Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. n. 3. 1768 ; Bernh. Syst. Verz. Erf. 154
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130944
Common Names
- Woolly burdock
- Woolly thistle
- Tomentose Arctium
Description
Arctium tomentosum (also called Woolly Burdock, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has purple flowers. It prefers moist and sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Arctium tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctium tomentosum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctium tomentosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to water regularly and fertilize the plant to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Arctium tomentosum
Arctium tomentosum is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Arctium tomentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctium tomentosum?
Arctium tomentosum
What are the common names of Arctium tomentosum?
Woolly Burdock, Woolly Burdockweed
What is the natural habitat of Arctium tomentosum?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,