Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tzvelev) Tzvelev
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 30: 144 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486873
Common Names
- Jurtzev's Plantain
- Jurtzev's Plantago
- Jurtzevii Plantago
Description
Plantago jurtzevii (also called Jurtzev's Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves, with a single flower spike. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago jurtzevii 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: Small, white or yellowish-white, with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Leaves are linear, with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago jurtzevii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Plantago jurtzevii
Plantago jurtzevii can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Plantago jurtzevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago jurtzevii?
Plantago jurtzevii
What type of plant is Plantago jurtzevii?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Plantago jurtzevii?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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:997232-1: 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].