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Serralha-espinhosa

Sonchus asper

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Sonchus

Species

Sonchus asper (Serralha-espinhosa)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Keung-bang-ga-ji-tong

French Lastron

German Raue Gänsedistel

Portuguese Serralha-espinhosa

Russian Осот шероховатый

Arabic umm al laban

Hindi Dodak

Turkish Sütleğen

Similar Species in Sonchus

Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle

Sonchus sosnowskyi

Data Deficient

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Araratian Sow-thistle

Sonchus araraticus

Critically Endangered

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Wing-leaved Sow-thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Serralha-espinhosa?

The scientific name of Serralha-espinhosa is Sonchus asper. It belongs to the genus Sonchus.

What is the conservation status of Serralha-espinhosa?

Serralha-espinhosa (Sonchus asper) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Serralha-espinhosa live?

Serralha-espinhosa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cameroon.

What family does Serralha-espinhosa belong to?

Serralha-espinhosa (Sonchus asper) belongs to the genus Sonchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Serralha-espinhosa endangered?

No, Serralha-espinhosa (Sonchus asper) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Serralha-espinhosa belong to?

Serralha-espinhosa (Sonchus asper) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Serralha-espinhosa?

The closest relatives of Serralha-espinhosa in the genus Sonchus include Sarralha, Serralha-da-praia, Sosnovskyi's Sow-thistle, Araratian Sow-thistle, Wing-leaved Sow-thistle.