Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 767 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486864
Common Names
- Johnston's Plantain
- Johnston's Plantago
- Johnstonii Plantago
Description
Plantago johnstonii (also called Johnston's Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago johnstonii is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower is small, white or pale pink, with a yellow center. Seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. Seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago johnstonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Plantago johnstonii
Plantago johnstonii is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in parts of France, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
Plantago johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago johnstonii?
Plantago johnstonii
What is the common name of Plantago johnstonii?
Johnston's Plantain
Where is Plantago johnstonii found?
It is found in North 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201361-2: 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].