Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 8: 107 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060758
Common Names
- Wilms' Sowthistle
- Sonchus Wilmsii
- Wilms' Milk Thistle
Description
Sonchus wilmsii (also called Wilm's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus wilmsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus wilmsii is a small yellow flower with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus wilmsii is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry soils. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.
Where to Find Sonchus wilmsii
Sonchus wilmsii can be found in Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Sonchus wilmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus wilmsii?
Sonchus wilmsii
What is the common name of Sonchus wilmsii?
Wilm's Sowthistle
Where is Sonchus wilmsii found?
Sonchus wilmsii is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Sonchus genus
Sonchus erzincanicus,
Sonchus masguindalii,
Sonchus yendoi,
Sonchus macrocarpus,
Sonchus canariensis,
Sonchus bipontini,
Sonchus capillaris,
Sonchus bourgeaui,
Sonchus suberosus,
Sonchus bipontini,
Sonchus esperanzae,
Sonchus stenophyllus,
Sonchus acaulis,
Sonchus wildpretii,
Sonchus rokosensis,
Sonchus hydrophilus,
Sonchus hierrensis,
Sonchus afromontanus,
Sonchus denticulato-lanceolata,
Sonchus brachylobus,
Sonchus nanus,
Sonchus daltonii,
Sonchus schweinfurthii,
Sonchus obtusilobus,
Sonchus gomerensis,
Sonchus brachyotus,
Sonchus pinnatifidus,
Sonchus sventenii,
Sonchus sosnowskyi,
Sonchus congestus,
Sonchus cavanillesii,
Sonchus pendulus,
Sonchus asper,
Sonchus melanolepis,
Sonchus lidii,
Sonchus crassifolius,
Sonchus tectifolius,
Sonchus maritimus,
Sonchus denticulato-platyphylla,
Sonchus microcarpus,
Sonchus heterophyllus,
Sonchus pustulatus,
Sonchus glaucescens,
Sonchus fauces-orci,
Sonchus tenerrimus,
Sonchus dregeanus,
Sonchus brachylobus,
Sonchus hotha,
Sonchus novae-zelandiae,
Sonchus rotundilobus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,