Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 18: 422 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487654
Common Names
- Aunden Plantain
- Aunden Plantago
- Aunden's Plantago
Description
Plantago aundensis (also called Aunden's 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 aundensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plantago aundensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago aundensis is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Plantago aundensis
Plantago aundensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Plantago aundensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago aundensis?
Plantago aundensis
What is the common name of Plantago aundensis?
Aunden Plantain
What is the habitat of Plantago aundensis?
It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, 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:684910-1: 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].