Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
monosperma
ID:
487381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse 3: 325 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486713

Common Names

  • Plantago monosperma
  • Plantago Monosperma
  • Plantago Monospermum

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Description

Plantago monosperma (also called One-seeded 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 monosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago monosperma sub. discolor (Gand.) M.Laínz
Plantago monosperma sub. monosperma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago monosperma are small, greenish-white, and clustered in a dense spike. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago monosperma is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Plantago monosperma

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

Plantago monosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago monosperma?

Plantago monosperma

What is the common name of Plantago monosperma?

Common Plantain

What is the habitat of Plantago monosperma?

It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, roadsides, and disturbed 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

Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685436-1: 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].