Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medians
ID:
1409426

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(2): 550. 2011 [8 Apr 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421891



Common Names

  • Arctium medians
  • Median Burdock
  • Median Arctium


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Description

Arctium medians (also called Median Burdock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an herbaceous biennial plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, where it is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium medians is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctium medians has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are oval-shaped with a hairy stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium medians is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Arctium medians

Arctium medians is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Arctium medians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium medians?

Arctium medians

What is the common name of Arctium medians?

Median's Arctium

What is the natural habitat of Arctium medians?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' 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.