Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
asphodeloides
ID:
488346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Canar. 1: 59 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487678

Common Names

  • Two-Ribbed Plantain
  • Bicarinate Plantain
  • Two-Ribbed Plantain

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Description

Plantago asphodeloides (also called Asphodel Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, slender stem with a few small leaves. The plant grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, steppes, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago asphodeloides is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago asphodeloides is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago asphodeloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow it to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Plantago asphodeloides

Plantago asphodeloides is native to Chile and can be found in the regions of Los Ríos and Los Lagos.

Plantago asphodeloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago asphodeloides?

Plantago asphodeloides

What is the common name of Plantago asphodeloides?

Asphodel-leaved Plantain

What type of plant is Plantago asphodeloides?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684899-1: 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].