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
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.
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 Petasites genus
Petasites sachalinensis,
Petasites tricholobus,
Petasites paradoxus,
Petasites japonicus,
Petasites rubellus,
Petasites radiatus,
Petasites kablikianus,
Petasites rechingeri,
Petasites hybridus,
Petasites spurius,
Petasites kablikianus,
Petasites albiflorus,
Petasites alpestris,
Petasites tatewakianus,
Petasites albus,
Petasites formosanus,
Petasites fominii,
Petasites frigidus,
Petasites pyrenaicus,
Petasites versipilus,
Petasites doerfleri,
Petasites anapetrovianus,
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,