Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
487212

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 112 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486544

Common Names

  • Plantago major
  • Greater Plantain
  • Common Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Plantago major gigas (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Plantago major kimurae Yamam. [unknown]
  • Plantago major pauciflora (Gilib.) Bég. [unknown]
  • Plantago major major [unknown]
  • Plantago major major [unknown]
  • Plantago major borysthenica Rogow. [unknown]
  • Plantago latifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Plantago major sinuata (Lam.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Plantago major sawadai Yamam. [unknown]

Description

Plantago major (also called Common Plantain, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 meters and has dark green, lance-shaped leaves with a wavy margin. It is found in montane forests and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago major is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago major sub. winteri (Wirtg.) W.Ludw.
Plantago major sub. intermedia (Gilib.) Lange
Plantago major sub. major

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago major has small, white flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago major is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Plantago major

Plantago major is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Plantago major FAQ

What is the common name of Plantago major?

Greater Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago major?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Plantago major?

Plantago major

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:321286-2: 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].