Status:
valid
Authors:
(Z.E.Chao & Yong Wang) Yong Wang & Z.Yu Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 558 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274636
Common Names
- Plantago Fengdouensis
- Plantago
- Fengdouensis
Description
Plantago fengdouensis (also called Fengdou Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of herb in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to China, and is found in habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and alpine slopes. It has dark green, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. The stems are erect and branched, and the fruits are ovoid.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago fengdouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plantago fengdouensis is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago fengdouensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Plantago fengdouensis
Plantago fengdouensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan.
Plantago fengdouensis FAQ
What are the common names for Plantago fengdouensis?
Fengdou Plantago
What are the uses of Plantago fengdouensis?
Plantago fengdouensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Where is Plantago fengdouensis found?
Plantago fengdouensis is found in China and other parts of East Asia.
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
Yong Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yong Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065774-1: 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].