Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hybridus
ID:
46007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Oekon. Fl. Wetterau 3(2): 184 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045336



Common Names

  • Butterbur
  • Petasites
  • Hybridus


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Synonyms

  • Petasites georgicus Manden. [unknown]
  • Petasites vulgaris Desf. [unknown]
  • Cineraria hybrida (L.) Bernh. [unknown]
  • Petasites pratensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Petasites officinalis Moench [unknown]
  • Tussilago petasites L. [unknown]
  • Tussilago hybrida L. [unknown]
  • Petasites ovatus Hill [unknown]
  • Petasites hybridus georgicus (Manden.) Toman [unknown]

Description

Petasites hybridus (also called hybrid butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites hybridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments and to make herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petasites hybridus sub. ochroleucus (Boiss. & A.Huet) Šourek
Petasites hybridus sub. hybridus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petasites hybridus is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites hybridus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Petasites hybridus

Petasites hybridus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, including the British Isles, France, Germany, and the Caucasus.

Petasites hybridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites hybridus?

Petasites hybridus

What type of plant is Petasites hybridus?

Perennial

What is the common name of Petasites hybridus?

Butterbur

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

IPNI record: 237374-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001130527
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-2710849: Originally associated with wfo-0001130527
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-2710849: Originally associated with wfo-0001130527
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philipp Gottfried Gaertner (1754-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Bernhard Meyer (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mey.' in the authors string.
Johannes Scherbius (1769-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scherb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237374-1: Based on the initial data import