Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassemer
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 141: 181 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319196
Common Names
- Corvensis Plantago
- Corvensis Plantain
- Corvensis Plantago
Description
Plantago corvensis (also called Plantago corvensis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Brazil. It has a prostrate habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago corvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plantago corvensis has white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago corvensis is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Plantago corvensis
Plantago corvensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Plantago corvensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago corvensis?
Plantago corvensis
What is the common name of Plantago corvensis?
Corvensis Plantago
What is the natural habitat of Plantago corvensis?
It is found in dry areas in South America
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:77143901-1: 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].