Petasites
Petasites, commonly known as butterbur, is a versatile medicinal herb valued for its potent anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Frequently utilized to manage migraines and seasonal allergies, it contains bioactive compounds that support vascular health. However, careful selection is essential to ensure products are free from toxic alkaloids.
- Scientific name: Petasites
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is ultimately identified by the genus Petasites.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Petasites | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Petasites, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 蜂斗菜属 (zh-hans), 蜂斗菜屬 (zh-hant), and 蜂斗菜屬 (zh-hk). In Poland, the common name used is Lepiężnik (pl), while in France, it is known as Pétasite (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 蜂斗菜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蜂斗菜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蜂斗菜屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Lepiężnik | Wikidata |
| fr | Pétasite | Wikidata |
| be | белакапытнік | Wikidata |
| ru | белокопытник | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Repuh | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Репух | Wikidata |
| fi | ruttojuuret | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the territories of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to include the islands of Føroyar. Furthermore, it is widely documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, its presence is noted across the landscape of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Activities
Petasites has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |