Sonchus bulbosus
Sonchus bulbosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sonchus bulbosus, scientifically known as Sonchus bulbosus, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Commonly found in coastal regions and sandy soils, it features distinctive bulbous roots and yellow flowering heads. This resilient species is recognized in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Troximon Bulbosum · Hieracioides Bulbosa · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sonchus bulbosusSynonyms
- Troximon bulbosum
- Hieracioides bulbosa
- Taraxacum bulbosum
- Aetheorhiza bulbosa
- Crepis bulbosa
- Hieracium bulbosum
- Intybus bulbosus
- Leontodon bulbosus
- Prenanthes bulbosa
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Knollen-Gänsedistel
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Sonchus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Sonchus bulbosus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Antimicrobial
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Preparations
Sonchus bulbosus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plant extracts
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine