Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
asperrima
ID:
746068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand. ex Hervier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 15: 160 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745401

Common Names

  • Plantago Asperrima
  • Rough Plantain
  • Roughleaf Plantain

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Description

Plantago asperrima (also called Rough Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago asperrima is used as a culinary herb and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago asperrima has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago asperrima is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy clumps and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a cool, humid environment.

Where to Find Plantago asperrima

Plantago asperrima can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Plantago asperrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago asperrima?

Plantago asperrima

What type of plant is Plantago asperrima?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Plantago asperrima grow?

Temperate regions

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

Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Gabriel Marie Joseph Hervier-Basson (1846-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hervier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50920651-1: 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].