Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplissimum
ID:
125799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 307 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125128



Common Names

  • Great Burdock
  • Lopseed Burdock
  • Edible Burdock


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Description

Arctium amplissimum (also called Big Burdock, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium amplissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctium amplissimum is a yellow-green head with a single row of bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are dark green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium amplissimum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Arctium amplissimum

Arctium amplissimum is native to Europe and Asia.

Arctium amplissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium amplissimum?

Arctium amplissimum

What are the common names of Arctium amplissimum?

Large-flowered burdock

What is the natural habitat of Arctium amplissimum?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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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