Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
petasites
ID:
885943

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63: 285 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885278



Common Names

  • Petasites Clerodendrum
  • Clerodendrum petasites
  • Petasites Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum petasites (also called Butterbur, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 6 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum petasites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum petasites is a white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, shrub-like plant with multiple, erect stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum petasites is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It is best propagated by seed in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings can be taken in summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Clerodendrum petasites

Clerodendrum petasites can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Clerodendrum genus

Clerodendrum andamanense, Clerodendrum sassandrense, Clerodendrum abilioi, Clerodendrum leucobotrys, Clerodendrum atlanticum, Clerodendrum adenocalyx, Clerodendrum adenophysum, Clerodendrum africanum, Clerodendrum albiflos, Clerodendrum alboviolaceum, Clerodendrum anomalum, Clerodendrum apayaoense, Clerodendrum arenarium, Clerodendrum aucubifolium, Clerodendrum bakhuizeni, Clerodendrum barbafelis, Clerodendrum baronianum, Clerodendrum baumii, Clerodendrum bellum, Clerodendrum bethuneanum, Clerodendrum bingaense, Clerodendrum bipindense, Clerodendrum boivinii, Clerodendrum bosseri, Clerodendrum brachyanthum, Clerodendrum brachystemon, Clerodendrum bracteatum, Clerodendrum brassii, Clerodendrum breviflorum, Clerodendrum brooksii, Clerodendrum brunfelsiiflorum, Clerodendrum brunnescens, Clerodendrum brunsvigioides, Clerodendrum buchananii, Clerodendrum buchneri, Clerodendrum buettneri, Clerodendrum bungei, Clerodendrum calamitosum, Clerodendrum canescens, Clerodendrum capitatum, Clerodendrum carnosulum, Clerodendrum caryopteroides, Clerodendrum cauliflorum, Clerodendrum cecil-fischeri, Clerodendrum cephalanthum, Clerodendrum ceramenae, Clerodendrum chamaeriphes, Clerodendrum chartaceum, Clerodendrum chinense, Clerodendrum chlorisepalum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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