Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radula
ID:
110473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz. & Ye.V.Serg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 300 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109802



Common Names

  • Burdock
  • Common Burdock
  • Great Burdock


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Description

Arctium radula (also called 'Toothed Burdock', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has large, toothed leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium radula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctium radula is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium radula is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by division of the root system or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and lightly shaded until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Arctium radula

Arctium radula is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Arctium radula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium radula?

Arctium radula

What is the natural habitat of Arctium radula?

Dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides

What is the flowering season of Arctium radula?

Summer

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.
Yekaterina Vladimirovna Sergievskaja (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ye.V.Serg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178455-1: Based on the initial data import