Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
488422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(1): 702 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487754

Common Names

  • Cunningham's Plantain
  • Cunningham's Plantain-Leaf
  • Cunningham's Plantain-Leafed

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Description

Myristica paludicola (also called Paludicola Nutmeg, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Panama. It typically grows in lowland forests, but can also be found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago cunninghamii is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago cunninghamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago cunninghamii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Plantago cunninghamii

Plantago cunninghamii is native to Australia.

Plantago cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myristica paludicola?

Myristica paludicola

What is the common name of Myristica paludicola?

Swamp Nutmeg

What is the natural habitat of Myristica paludicola?

Tropical rainforests

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685065-1: 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].