Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
487372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 716 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486704

Common Names

  • Plantago minuta
  • Plantago Minuta
  • Plantago Minutum

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Description

Plantago minuta (also called Small Plantain, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago minuta sub. lessingii (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Tzvelev
Plantago minuta sub. minuta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago minuta are small, white, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago minuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Plantago minuta

Plantago minuta can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Plantago minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago minuta?

Plantago minuta

What is the common name of Plantago minuta?

Small Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago minuta?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region

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

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685426-1: 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].