Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pomel) H.Lindb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn., Ser. B, Opera Biol. (Act. Soc. Sc. Fenn. n. s. B,
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091165
Common Names
- Arctium Atlanticum
- Atlanticum Arctium
- Atlanticum
Synonyms
- Lappa atlantica Pomel [unknown]
- Arctium minus grandiceps Maire [unknown]
- Arctium minus atlanticum (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
Description
Arctium atlanticum (also called Atlantic Burdock, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–50 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Caucasus, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and heaths. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Arctium atlanticum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctium atlanticum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctium atlanticum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Arctium atlanticum
Arctium atlanticum is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Arctium atlanticum FAQ
What are the common names of Arctium atlanticum?
Common names of Arctium atlanticum include bardana, bardana atlanticum, and atlanticum bardana.
What is the flowering period of Arctium atlanticum?
Arctium atlanticum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the habitat of Arctium atlanticum?
Arctium atlanticum is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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,