Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
galapagensis
ID:
1095787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rahn

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 30(2): 110 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095125

Common Names

  • Galapagensis Plantain
  • Galapagensis Plantain-leaved Plantain
  • Galapagensis Plantain-leaf Plantain

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Description

Plantago galapagensis (also called Galapagos Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Galapagos Islands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago galapagensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Plantago galapagensis is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago galapagensis is a small annual herb native to the Galapagos Islands. It is cultivated for its edible leaves, which are used as a vegetable. The plant is propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 15-20 cm (6-8 in) apart.

Where to Find Plantago galapagensis

Plantago galapagensis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Knud Rahn (1928-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rahn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685165-1: 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].