Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Stir. 1-2: 29. 1904
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044960
Common Names
- Rechinger's Butterbur
- Rechinger Butterbur
- Rechinger's Petasites
Description
Petasites rechingeri (also called Rechinger's Butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Petasites rechingeri is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petasites rechingeri is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petasites rechingeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Petasites rechingeri
Petasites rechingeri is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and other wet areas.
Petasites rechingeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petasites rechingeri?
Petasites rechingeri
What is the family of Petasites rechingeri?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Petasites rechingeri?
Rechinger's Butterbur
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,