Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
487253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(1): 699 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486585

Common Names

  • Loose-Flowered Plantain
  • Loose-Flowered Plantain-Mallow
  • Loose-Flowered Plant

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Description

Plantago laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and coastal dunes. It has a rosette of basal leaves with long petioles and ovate blades, and produces small, greenish-white flowers in dense spikes.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago laxiflora is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, and can be used to treat skin disorders, digestive problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also used as a source of fiber and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Plantago laxiflora is small, white, and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago laxiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Plantago laxiflora

Plantago laxiflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Plantago laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago laxiflora?

Plantago laxiflora

What is the common name of Plantago laxiflora?

Slenderleaf Plantain

What is the growth habit of Plantago laxiflora?

It is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem.

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685329-1: 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].