Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albus
ID:
119075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. ii. 406 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118404



Common Names

  • Petasites
  • Albus
  • White Butterbur


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Synonyms

  • Tussilago glabrescens Steud. [unknown]
  • Tussilago alba L. [unknown]
  • Tussilago ramosa Hoppe [unknown]
  • Tussilago lutea J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Petasites ramosus Baumg. [unknown]
  • Petasites glabrescens Hoppe ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Petasites albus (also called white butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites albus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petasites albus has white flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites albus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-prepared seed bed and watered regularly.

Where to Find Petasites albus

Petasites albus is a plant native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Petasites albus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites albus?

Petasites albus

What is the common name of Petasites albus?

White Butterbur

What is the natural habitat of Petasites albus?

Moist meadows, riverbanks, and ditches

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79731: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.