Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Icon. 2: 22 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487703
Common Names
- Amplexicaulis Plantain
- Amplexicaulis Plantago
- Plantago amplexicaulis
Description
Plantago amplexicaulis (also called Broad-leaved Plantain, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago amplexicaulis is used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Plantago amplexicaulis sub. giacominii De Marco & Dinelli
Plantago amplexicaulis sub. amplexicaulis
Plantago amplexicaulis sub. bauphula (Edgew.) Rech.f.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plantago amplexicaulis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago amplexicaulis is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Plantago amplexicaulis
Plantago amplexicaulis is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Plantago amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago amplexicaulis?
Plantago amplexicaulis
What is the common name of Plantago amplexicaulis?
Clasping-Leaved Plantain
What is the natural habitat of Plantago amplexicaulis?
Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684862-1: 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].