Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
9861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schkuhr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Botanisches Handbuch 3: 49 1803

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009190



Common Names

  • Minus Arctium
  • Minus Common Burdock
  • Minus Lesser Burdock


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Synonyms

  • Lappa conglomerata Schur [unknown]
  • Arctium minus pubens (Bab.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Arctium melanoceps (Beger) G.H.Loos [unknown]
  • Arctium lappa pubens (Bab.) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Arctium minus melanoceps Beger [unknown]

Description

Arctium minus (also called Common Burdock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a biennial herb with purple flower heads and grows to a height of 1.5 m. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium minus is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating skin conditions. It is also used as a food source and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctium minus is a purple-pink thistle-like flower, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium minus is a biennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks and the plants will flower in the second year. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Propagate Arctium minus by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arctium minus

Arctium minus can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Arctium minus FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Arctium minus?

Arctium minus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C.

How often should Arctium minus be watered?

Arctium minus should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season. During the winter, water only when the soil is completely dry.

What type of fertilizer should be used for Arctium minus?

A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 should be applied to Arctium minus once a month during the growing season.

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