Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
jujuyensis
ID:
1279770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rahn

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 30(2): 113 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279108

Common Names

  • Plantago jujuyensis
  • Jujuyensis Plantago
  • Jujuyensis Plantain

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Description

Plantago jujuyensis (also called Jujuy Plantain, among many other common names) is an herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago jujuyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago jujuyensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago jujuyensis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.

Where to Find Plantago jujuyensis

Plantago jujuyensis is native to the Jujuy region of Argentina and can be found in the wild in the mountains and grasslands of the region.

Plantago jujuyensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Plantago jujuyensis?

Plantago jujuyensis is native to the temperate regions of South America.

What is the average size of Plantago jujuyensis?

Plantago jujuyensis typically grows to heights of 10-20 cm.

What are the blooming times of Plantago jujuyensis?

Plantago jujuyensis typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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:201370-2: 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].