Parthenium arctium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arctium
ID:
76854
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartlett
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 635 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076183
Common Names
- Parthenium
- Bitterweed
- Horseweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parthenium arctium (also called 'Burdock', 'Gobo', 'Great Burdock', among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Parthenium arctium is used as a food source for livestock, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parthenium arctium is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a spiny center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a spiny center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parthenium arctium is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Parthenium arctium
Parthenium arctium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Parthenium arctium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parthenium arctium?
Parthenium arctium
What is the common name of Parthenium arctium?
Arctic Parthenium
What is the natural habitat of Parthenium arctium?
Dry grasslands of North America
Species in the Parthenium genus
Parthenium confertum, Parthenium lloydii, Parthenium alpinum, Parthenium incanum, Parthenium tomentosum, Parthenium schottii, Parthenium cineraceum, Parthenium ligulatum, Parthenium fruticosum, Parthenium schottii, Parthenium glomeratum, Parthenium tetraneuris, Parthenium densipilum, Parthenium hysterophorus, Parthenium arctium, Parthenium rollinsianum, Parthenium bipinnatifidum, Parthenium argentatum, Parthenium lozanianum, Parthenium integrifolium,
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
Harley Harris Bartlett (1886-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartlett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184032-2: Based on the initial data import