Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
488314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoppe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Bot. Taschenb. Anfänger Wiss. Apothekerkunst 1799: 85 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487646

Common Names

  • Atra Plantain
  • Atra Plantago
  • Atra's Plantago

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Description

Plantago atrata (also called Black plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is an annual herb that grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago atrata is used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago atrata sub. ucrainica Chrtek
Plantago atrata sub. circassica Tzvelev
Plantago atrata sub. carpatica (Soó) Soó
Plantago atrata sub. fuscescens (Jord.) Pilg.
Plantago atrata sub. holosericea (Roem. & Schult.) Holub
Plantago atrata sub. spadicea (Pilg.) Pilg.
Plantago atrata sub. graeca (Halácsy) Holub
Plantago atrata sub. atrata
Plantago atrata sub. sudetica (Pilg.) Holub

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago atrata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green spots and a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are green with a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago atrata is a tropical shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Plantago atrata

Plantago atrata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Plantago atrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago atrata?

Plantago atrata

What is the family of Plantago atrata?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Plantago atrata?

Black Plantain

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

David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684903-1: 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].