Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
loeflingii
ID:
487292

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 115 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486624

Common Names

  • Plantago loeflingii
  • Loefling's Plantain
  • Loeflingii Plantain

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Description

Plantago loeflingii (also called Löfling's Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago loeflingii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago loeflingii var. loeflingii
Plantago loeflingii var. caspia Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago loeflingii 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 loeflingii is a perennial plant that is native to South America. 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 loeflingii

Plantago loeflingii can be found in South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Plantago loeflingii FAQ

What is the common name of Plantago loeflingii?

Löfling's plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago loeflingii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Plantago loeflingii?

Plantago loeflingii

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685355-1: 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].