Weed Herbarium

Department of Agronomy

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Gagrakata

Common Name: Cocklebur
Scientific Name: Xanthium strumarium L.
Family Name: Asteraceae
Type: Broad Leaf

Identification Notes

Xanthium strumarium Photo 1
Xanthium strumarium Photo 1
Xanthium strumarium Photo 2
Xanthium strumarium Photo 3
EPPO Code
XANST
Life Cycle
Annual
Morphology
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Growing season
January-December
Germination period
January-December
Flowering period
January - April
Propagation
By Seed
Habitat
Invades farmland, old lands, roadsides, wastelands, riverbanks and overgrazed pasturelands. It is considered a ruderal weed.
Weed potential
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Control measure
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Recommended herbicide
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Distribution
Most common in the temperate zone, but is also found in subtropical and Mediterranean climates.
Medicinal properties
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References

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