Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
488305

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Commentat. Soc. Regiae Sci. Gott. 9: 25 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487637

Common Names

  • Barbed Plantain
  • Barbed Plantago
  • Barbed's Plantago

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Synonyms

  • Plantago barbata barbata [unknown]

Description

Plantago barbata (also called Bearded 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 barbata is used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago barbata sub. barbata
Plantago barbata sub. gigantea Rahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago barbata 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 barbata 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 barbata

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

Plantago barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago barbata?

Plantago barbata

What is the family of Plantago barbata?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Plantago barbata?

Bearded 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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684916-1: 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].