Petasites formosanus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosanus
ID:
119823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 177 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119152
Common Names
- Butterbur
- Fuki
- Japanese Butterbur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petasites formosanus (also called Japanese Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has white flowers and large, round leaves. It is typically found in moist forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Petasites formosanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petasites formosanus is a yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.
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Petasites formosanus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, shady location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Petasites formosanus
Petasites formosanus is found in the mountains of Japan.
Petasites formosanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petasites formosanus?
Petasites formosanus
What is the common name of Petasites formosanus?
Formosan Petasites
What is the habitat of Petasites formosanus?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80453: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.