Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosum
ID:
40482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039811



Common Names

  • Umbrous Burdock
  • Shadowy Burdock
  • Shady Burdock


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia umbrosa Bunge [unknown]
  • Cousinia uncinata Regel [unknown]

Description

Arctium umbrosum (also called Shadowy Burdock, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium umbrosum is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctium umbrosum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium umbrosum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Arctium umbrosum

Arctium umbrosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Arctium umbrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium umbrosum?

Arctium umbrosum

What is the common name of Arctium umbrosum?

Shadow Burdock

What is the natural habitat of Arctium umbrosum?

Arctium umbrosum is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides

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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