Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lappaceum
ID:
11317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 308 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010646



Common Names

  • Lappaceum Burdock
  • Lappaceum Arctium
  • Lappaceum Burdock Flower


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia lappacea Bunge [unknown]
  • Cousinia lappacea Schrenk [unknown]

Description

Arctium lappaceum (also called Common Burdock, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in disturbed soils, waste places, and open fields. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and purple flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium lappaceum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, white flowers and is often used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to help prevent soil loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctium lappaceum is a large, thistle-like head of purple florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium lappaceum is a biennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Arctium lappaceum

Arctium lappaceum is native to Europe and North Asia and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Arctium lappaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium lappaceum?

Arctium lappaceum

What is the common name of Arctium lappaceum?

Common burdock

What is the habitat of Arctium lappaceum?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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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