Status:
valid
Authors:
Tausch ex Bercht.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bercht. in Lotos 1. 1851. 120 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034345
Common Names
- Petasites kablikianus
- Kablikian Butterbur
- Kablikian Petasites
Synonyms
- Petasites glabratus (Maly) Borbás [unknown]
- Tussilago kablikianus Opiz [unknown]
Description
Petasites kablikianus (also called Kablik's Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus Mountains and the Alborz Mountains in Iran. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Petasites kablikianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petasites kablikianus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petasites kablikianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Petasites kablikianus
Petasites kablikianus is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in moist, shady areas such as meadows, riverbanks, and woodlands.
Petasites kablikianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petasites kablikianus?
Petasites kablikianus
What is the common name of Petasites kablikianus?
Kablik's Butterbur
What is the natural habitat of Petasites kablikianus?
Wet meadows, stream banks, and marshes
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,