Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
488415

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 114 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487747

Common Names

  • Cretica Plantain
  • Cretica-Leaf Plantain
  • Cretica-Leafed Plantain

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Description

Plantago cretica (also called Cretan Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago cretica is used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago cretica has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette form.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago cretica 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 cretica

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

Plantago cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago cretica?

Plantago cretica

What is the common name of Plantago cretica?

Cretica Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago cretica?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685058-1: 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].