Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pustulatus
ID:
40751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. ii. 242

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040080

Common Names

  • Pustulatus Sonchus
  • Pustulatus Sow-thistle
  • Sonchus pustulatus

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Synonyms

  • Sonchus pustulatus pustulatus [unknown]
  • Sonchus tenerrimus pustulatus (Willk.) Batt. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus pustulatus (also called pustulate sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus pustulatus has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus pustulatus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus pustulatus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Sonchus pustulatus

Sonchus pustulatus is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Sonchus pustulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus pustulatus?

Sonchus pustulatus

What is the common name of Sonchus pustulatus?

Pustulate Sowthistle

What is the family of Sonchus pustulatus?

Asteraceae

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,

References