Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
23405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Award 34th Demidovian Prize 212. 1866

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022734



Common Names

  • Japanese Butterbur
  • Japanese Petasites
  • Japanese Fuki


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Description

Petasites japonicus (also called Japanese Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan, Korea, and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites japonicus 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, headaches, and stomach issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petasites japonicus sub. japonicus
Petasites japonicus sub. giganteus (F.Schmidt ex Trautv.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petasites japonicus has small white flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites japonicus is a perennial plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root clump into several sections. Plant each section in a well-drained soil mix and water thoroughly.

Where to Find Petasites japonicus

Petasites japonicus is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Petasites japonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites japonicus?

Petasites japonicus

What is the natural habitat of Petasites japonicus?

Moist woodlands of Japan

What is the average height of Petasites japonicus?

Up to 1 meter

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-121974: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.