Arctium tomentosum
Arctium tomeñosum, commonly known as the velvet burdock, is a resilient medicinal herb celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine for its ability to detoxify the blood and support skin health, this plant offers a rich source of antioxidants, making it a valuable botanical remedy.
- Scientific name: Arctium tomentosum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Asterales, it is categorized under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is classified within the genus Arctium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arctium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Arctium tomentosum, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 毛头牛蒡 (zh-hans), 毛頭牛蒡 (zh-hant), and 毛頭牛蒡 (zh-hk). In Poland, it is known as Łopian pajęczynowaty (pl), while in Hungary, it is called Pókhálós bojtorján (hu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 毛头牛蒡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 毛頭牛蒡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 毛頭牛蒡 | Wikidata |
| pl | Łopian pajęczynowaty | Wikidata |
| hu | Pókhálós bojtorján | Wikidata |
| fi | seittitakiainen | Wikidata |
| et | villtakjas | Wikidata |
| de | Filz-Klette | Wikidata |
| nn | Ullborre | Wikidata |
| az | Tükcüklü atpıtrağı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the territories of Great Britain. The species is also documented within the borders of Norway. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arctium tomentosum, is characterized by its distinctive reproductive structures which are often used in botanical identification. The plant produces specialized fruits known as achenes, which are enclosed within a burr-like structure composed of hooked bracts designed for animal dispersal. Within these protective structures, the plant develops its seeds, which contain the essential genetic material necessary for the continuation of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arctium tomentosum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |