Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
algarbiensis
ID:
478815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Samp.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Herb. Port. , Ap. 1: 10 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478147

Common Names

  • Algarb Plantain
  • Algarb Waybread
  • Algarb Snakeweed

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Description

Plantago algarbiensis (also called Algarve Plantain, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to temperate regions of Europe and North America. It has a short stem and grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are thin, lanceolate, and have a pointed tip. They are dark green with lighter green veins. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium striatum is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago algarbiensis is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago algarbiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Plantago algarbiensis

Plantago algarbiensis can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of western Australia.

Plantago algarbiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago algarbiensis?

Plantago algarbiensis

What is the common name of Plantago algarbiensis?

Algarve Plantain

What is the family of Plantago algarbiensis?

Plantaginaceae

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

Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684846-1: 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].