Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cornuti
ID:
488394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gouan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Ill. Observ. Bot. : 6 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487726

Common Names

  • Horned Plantain
  • Goat's-Horn Plantain
  • Goat's-Horns Plantain

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Description

Plantago cornuti (also called Horned Plantain, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago cornuti is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago cornuti has small, white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago cornuti is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Plantago cornuti

Plantago cornuti is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is also cultivated in gardens and is often found in disturbed areas.

Plantago cornuti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago cornuti?

Plantago cornuti

What type of plant is Plantago cornuti?

It is a herb

What is the habitat of Plantago cornuti?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, 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

Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685043-1: 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].