Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
depauperata
ID:
487468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 54 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486800

Common Names

  • Depauperata Plantain
  • Depauperata Plantago
  • Plantago Depauperata

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Description

Plantago depauperata (also called Slender Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago depauperata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, coughs, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago depauperata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round seeds. Its seedlings are short and slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago depauperata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Plantago depauperata

Plantago depauperata is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open, sunny areas.

Plantago depauperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago depauperata?

Plantago depauperata

What is the common name of Plantago depauperata?

Depauperate Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago depauperata?

It is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils, often in 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685092-1: 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].