Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
antarctica
ID:
1405523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(1): 703 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417981

Common Names

  • Plantago antarctica
  • Antarctic Plantain
  • Antarctic Plantago

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Description

Plantago antarctica (also called Antarctic Plantain, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Antarctica. It has a clumping form and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats, often on hillsides and slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago antarctica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible. The wood of the plant is also used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago antarctica has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago antarctica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Plantago antarctica

Plantago antarctica is found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Plantago antarctica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago antarctica?

Plantago antarctica

What is the common name of Plantago antarctica?

Antarctic Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago antarctica?

Grassy fields and meadows in the southern hemisphere

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

IPNI record: 684868-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000487682
IPNI record: 94263-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001420787
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2571376: Originally associated with wfo-0000487682
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2571376: Originally associated with wfo-0000487682
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684868-1: 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].