Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
479119

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 425 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478451

Common Names

  • Plantago Hispida
  • Rough Plantain
  • American Plantain

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Description

Plantago hispida (also called Rough Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped, dark green leaves with short stems and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago hispida is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago hispida has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago hispida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root mass into smaller sections. Replant the sections in individual pots and keep the soil moist until the plants have established. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the seeds have germinated.

Where to Find Plantago hispida

Plantago hispida can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Plantago hispida FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Plantago hispida?

Plantago hispida prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Plantago hispida?

Plantago hispida prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Plantago hispida?

Water Plantago hispida when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685234-1: 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].