Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
487229

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 114 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486561

Common Names

  • Sea Plantain
  • Seaside Plantain
  • Maritime Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Plantago maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Plantago oliganthos oliganthos [unknown]

Description

Plantago maritima (also called Sea Plantain, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to heights of 0.2-0.3 meters and has a rosette of leaves with maritima flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry, open forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago maritima 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 maritima sub. subpolaris (Andrejev) Tzvelev
Plantago maritima sub. maritima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago maritima is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago maritima 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 maritima

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

Plantago maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago maritima?

Plantago maritima

What is the common name of Plantago maritima?

Sea Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago maritima?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in sandy, coastal areas.

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:30063012-2: 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].