Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs, Carolin & Pulley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 395 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486776
Common Names
- Glacial Plantain
- Glacialis Plantain
- Glacial Ribgrass Plantain
Description
Plantago glacialis (also called glacier plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of basal leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago glacialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is used to treat skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Plantago glacialis are small, yellowish-white and clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a white-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago glacialis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Plantago glacialis
Plantago glacialis is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open, sunny areas.
Plantago glacialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago glacialis?
Plantago glacialis
What is the common name of Plantago glacialis?
Glacier Plantain
What is the habitat of Plantago glacialis?
It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats
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
Jean M. Pulley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685186-1: 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].