Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
488334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 52: t. 2616 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487666

Common Names

  • Brazilian Plantain
  • Brazilian Plantago
  • Brazilian's Plantago

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Plantago brasiliensis 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

The flower of Plantago brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis

Plantago brasiliensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Plantago brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago brasiliensis?

Plantago brasiliensis

What is the common name of Plantago brasiliensis?

Brazilian Plantain

What type of plant is Plantago brasiliensis?

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

John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684952-1: 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].