Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudarctium
ID:
121220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Duist.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Arctium L. (Asterac.) 114 (1996):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120549



Common Names

  • False Burdock
  • False Arctium
  • Pseudarctium Burdock


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Description

Arctium pseudarctium (also called false burdock, among many other common names) is an annual herb with purple flowers and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium pseudarctium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctium pseudarctium is yellow and daisy-like, with a single layer of petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium pseudarctium is a biennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate space for growth.

Where to Find Arctium pseudarctium

Arctium pseudarctium is native to the Russian Far East, including the Amur Oblast, Primorsky Krai, and Khabarovsk Krai.

Arctium pseudarctium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium pseudarctium?

Arctium pseudarctium

What is the natural habitat of Arctium pseudarctium?

Arctium pseudarctium is found in the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.

What are the common uses of Arctium pseudarctium?

Arctium pseudarctium is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and other ailments.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81803: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Helena Duistermaat (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duist.' in the authors string.