Petasites radiatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiatus
ID:
32403
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Toman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 7(4): 388 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031732
Common Names
- Radiate Butterbur
- Radial Butterbur
- Radial Petasites
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petasites radiatus (also called Radiate Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in wet areas, such as marshes and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Petasites radiatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petasites radiatus has yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petasites radiatus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Petasites radiatus
Petasites radiatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas.
Petasites radiatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petasites radiatus?
Petasites radiatus
What type of plant is Petasites radiatus?
A flowering plant
Where is Petasites radiatus found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130683: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.