Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
487242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 105 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486574

Common Names

  • Mauritanian Plantain
  • Mauritanian Plantain-Mallow
  • Mauritanian Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Plantago mauritanica 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 mauritanica 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 mauritanica 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 mauritanica

Plantago mauritanica is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is usually found growing in grasslands and open areas.

Plantago mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago mauritanica?

Plantago mauritanica

What is the common name of Plantago mauritanica?

Mauritanian Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago mauritanica?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685402-1: 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].