Petasites hybridus subsp. ochroleucus
Petasites hybridus subsp. ochroleucus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Petasiites hybridus subsp. ochroleucus, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Often found in damp, shaded habitats, this subspecies is particularly recognized for its high concentration of bioactive compounds, which offer significant anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf · Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Petasites hybridus subsp. ochroleucusDistribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within Southeastern and Eastern Europe. In the southeastern part of the continent, it can be found growing in Albania and Bulgaria. Its range also extends to the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species is documented in the Crimea region. Finally, its geographical footprint includes territories within Ukraine.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Eastern Europe | Krym |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Petasites hybridus subsp. ochroleucus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Rhizome
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)