Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
malato-belizii
ID:
487211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lawalrée

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 33: 183 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486543

Common Names

  • Plantago malato-belizii
  • Malato-belizii Plantain
  • Belizii Plantain

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Description

Plantago malato-belizii (also called Belizii Plantain, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to South 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 malato-belizii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago malato-belizii 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 malato-belizii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Plantago malato-belizii

Plantago malato-belizii is native to Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Plantago malato-belizii FAQ

What is the common name of Plantago malato-belizii?

Belizii Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago malato-belizii?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Plantago malato-belizii?

Plantago malato-belizii

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

André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685390-1: 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].