Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
1322796

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Kim & Mejías

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49(3): 175 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335250

Common Names

  • Sonchus splendens
  • Splendid Sonchus
  • Splendid Sowthistle

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Description

Sonchus splendens (also called Splendid Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus splendens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus splendens has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus splendens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Sonchus splendens

Sonchus splendens is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in this region.

Sonchus splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus splendens?

Sonchus splendens

What is the common name of Sonchus splendens?

Splendid sow-thistle

What is the origin of Sonchus splendens?

Europe

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

J. A. Mejías (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mejías' in the authors string.
Seung-Chul Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Kim' in the authors string.