Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
478787

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 114 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478119

Common Names

  • White Plantain, White-Flowered Plantain
  • Sea Plantain, Sea Plant
  • Sea Arrowhead

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Description

Plantago albicans (also called White Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Africa, where it is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. It grows in dry and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago albicans is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago albicans has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago albicans is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in water or moist soil. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Plantago albicans

Plantago albicans can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Plantago albicans FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Plantago albicans?

Plantago albicans prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

How much light does Plantago albicans need?

Plantago albicans prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Plantago albicans?

Plantago albicans should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Plantago genus

Plantago unibracteata, Plantago varia, Plantago trichophora, Plantago tunetana, Plantago turficola, Plantago turrifera, Plantago tomentosa, Plantago triandra, Plantago akkensis, Plantago afra, Plantago albicans, Plantago algarbiensis, Plantago hispida, Plantago indica, Plantago incisa, Plantago malato-belizii, Plantago major, Plantago maris-mortui, Plantago maritima, Plantago media, Plantago mauritanica, Plantago maxima, Plantago laxiflora, Plantago lanigera, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago leucophylla, Plantago libyca, Plantago loeflingii, Plantago linearis, Plantago litorea, Plantago palustris, Plantago palmata, Plantago papuana, Plantago paradoxa, Plantago ovata, Plantago podlechii, Plantago polita, Plantago popovii, Plantago princeps, Plantago phaeostoma, Plantago picta, Plantago multiscapa, Plantago montisdicksonii, Plantago moorei, Plantago minuta, Plantago mohnikei, Plantago monosperma, Plantago mixta, Plantago notata, Plantago obconica,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684840-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].