Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxus
ID:
21491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Baumg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Transsilv. 3: 94 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020820

Common Names

  • Paradoxus butterbur
  • Paradoxus petasites
  • Petasites paradoxus

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Description

Petasites paradoxus (also called Giant Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in wet meadows, riverbanks, and other damp areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites paradoxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petasites paradoxus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites paradoxus is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Petasites paradoxus

Petasites paradoxus is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Petasites paradoxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites paradoxus?

Petasites paradoxus

What is the common name of Petasites paradoxus?

Paradox Butterbur

What is the flower color of Petasites paradoxus?

White

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-120137: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Johann Christian Gottlob Baumgarten (1756-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumg.' in the authors string.