Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
488499

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs, Carolin & Pulley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 395 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487831

Common Names

  • Plantago Alpestris
  • Alpine Plantain
  • Mountain Plantain

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Description

Plantago alpestris (also called Alpine Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows in dry soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves with short petioles and lanceolate blades. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago alpestris are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago alpestris is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plantago alpestris

Plantago alpestris is native to the Alps.

Plantago alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago alpestris?

Plantago alpestris

What is the common name of Plantago alpestris?

Alpine Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago alpestris?

It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

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

Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.
Jean M. Pulley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684852-1: 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].