Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
84348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brügger

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturf. Ges. Graubündens II. xxiii-xxiv. (1880) 104.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083677



Common Names

  • Alpestris Petasites
  • Petasites Alpestris
  • Petasites


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Description

Petasites alpestris (also called Alpine Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petasites alpestris is white to pale pink, solitary, axillary, and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown, and globose. The seedlings have long, narrow, and pointed cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites alpestris is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings from the stems. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Petasites alpestris

Petasites alpestris is a species of butterbur found in the Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe.

Petasites alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites alpestris?

Petasites alpestris

What is the common name of Petasites alpestris?

Alpine butterbur

What type of plant is Petasites alpestris?

Herbaceous perennial

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,