Sonchus bulbosus
Sonchus bulbosus, commonly known as the bulbous sow thistle, is a distinctive perennial herb native to Mediterranean regions. Characterized by its fleshy, tuberous roots and bright yellow composite flowers, this plant plays a role in local ecosystems. It is often studied for its unique botanical morphology and ecological adaptability.
- Scientific name: Sonchus bulbosus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Sonchus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sonchus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sonchus bulbosus, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is commonly called تفاف بصيلي, while in German, it is known as Knollen-Gänsedistel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | تفاف بصيلي | Wikidata |
| de | Knollen-Gänsedistel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Ireland. Moving to Southwestern Europe, the species is present in the Baleares islands. Its range also extends to the island of Corse within the same region. Finally, the plant is documented in both France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Sonchus bulbosus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |