Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
firma
ID:
487414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze ex Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 402 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486746

Common Names

  • Firm Plantain
  • Buckhorn Plantain
  • Girdlepod Plantain

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Description

Plantago firma (also called Firm Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago firma is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments, and its leaves are used as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago firma are small, white, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago firma is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Plantago firma

Plantago firma is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Plantago firma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago firma?

Plantago firma

What is the family of Plantago firma?

Plantaginaceae

What is the native range of Plantago firma?

Southern Europe, North Africa, and 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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685149-1: 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].