Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
46527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur. , Suppl. 2(1): 179 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045856



Common Names

  • Arctium ambiguum
  • Burdock
  • Great Burdock


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Description

Arctium ambiguum (also called Chinese Burdock, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and purple-spotted stems. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium ambiguum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctium ambiguum has yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium ambiguum is a biennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Arctium ambiguum

Arctium ambiguum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Arctium ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium ambiguum?

Arctium ambiguum

What is the common name of Arctium ambiguum?

Hookless Burdock

What type of plant is Arctium ambiguum?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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