Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien xciv. 196. 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130861
Common Names
- Butterbur
- Petasites Hybridus
- Bog Rhubarb
Synonyms
- Nardosmia doerfleri (Hayek) Holub [unknown]
Description
Petasites doerfleri (also called Doerfler's butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has small white flowers with a single yellow center and a toothed leaf margin. It is native to Europe, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Petasites doerfleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Petasites doerfleri are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petasites doerfleri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late winter or early spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best carried out in the spring, as the plants come into growth, although it can also be done in the autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks, the divisions being planted out direct into their permanent positions.
Where to Find Petasites doerfleri
Petasites doerfleri is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in moist meadows and along stream banks.
Petasites doerfleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petasites doerfleri?
Petasites doerfleri
What is the common name of Petasites doerfleri?
Doerfler's Butterbur
Where is Petasites doerfleri native to?
South America
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,