Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
1319418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) S.López, Romasch., Susanna & N.Garcia

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(2): 551 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331872



Common Names

  • Albert's Burdock
  • Arctium alberti
  • Alberti Burdock


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Description

Arctium alberti (also called Albert's Arctium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a prostrate habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium alberti has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctium alberti has yellow flowers, with a single seed head containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium alberti is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Arctium alberti

Arctium alberti can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Arctium alberti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium alberti?

Arctium alberti

What type of plant is Arctium alberti?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Arctium alberti grow?

In dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Arctium genus

Arctium minus, Arctium lappaceum, Arctium nemorosum, Arctium pentacanthum, Arctium dualis, Arctium palladini, Arctium semiconstrictum, Arctium tomentellum, Arctium leiospermum, Arctium neumani, Arctium arctiodes, Arctium umbrosum, Arctium ambiguum, Arctium karatavicum, Arctium schmalhausenii, Arctium aureum, Arctium maassii, Arctium sardaimionense, Arctium minus, Arctium mixtum, Arctium atlanticum, Arctium lappa, Arctium leiobardanum, Arctium radula, Arctium elatum, Arctium anomalum, Arctium pseudarctium, Arctium amplissimum, Arctium tomentosum, Arctium korolkowii, Arctium triflorum, Arctium pallidivirens, Arctium chloranthum, Arctium haesitabundum, Arctium refractum, Arctium echinopifolium, Arctium evidens, Arctium abolinii, Arctium dolichophyllum, Arctium egregium, Arctium fedtschenkoanum, Arctium korshinskyi, Arctium macilentum, Arctium pterolepidum, Arctium ugamense, Arctium alberti, Arctium horrescens, Arctium pentacanthoides, Arctium vavilovii, Arctium nidulans,

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.
Núria Garcia-Jacas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Garcia' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
Sara López-Vinyallonga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.López' in the authors string.