Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
litorea
ID:
487295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 46 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486627

Common Names

  • Plantago litorea
  • Litorea Plantain
  • Litorea Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Plantago litorea litorea [unknown]

Description

Plantago litorea (also called Sea Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in coastal habitats such as salt marshes and sandy beaches. It has a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago litorea is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, such as coughs, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked. Additionally, it can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago litorea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago litorea is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Plantago litorea

Plantago litorea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and North Africa.

Plantago litorea FAQ

What is the common name of Plantago litorea?

Litoreous plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago litorea?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Plantago litorea?

Plantago litorea

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685350-1: 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].