Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) S.López, Romasch., Susanna & N.Garcia
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(2): 551 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331868
Common Names
- Korshinsky Burdock
- Korshinsky's Burdock
- Arctium korshinskyi
Description
Arctium korshinskyi (also called Korshinsky's Arctium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a prostrate habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Arctium korshinskyi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctium korshinskyi has yellow flowers, with a single seed head containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctium korshinskyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Where to Find Arctium korshinskyi
Arctium korshinskyi can be found in the mountains of Russia.
Arctium korshinskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctium korshinskyi?
Arctium korshinskyi
What type of plant is Arctium korshinskyi?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Arctium korshinskyi grow?
In dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region
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,