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
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.
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 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,