Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doerfleri
ID:
131532

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

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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.

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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 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,