Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
487358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rahn

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 624 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486690

Common Names

  • Plantain Moorei
  • Moore's Plantain
  • Moore Plantain

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Description

Plantago moorei (also called Moore's Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, slender stem with a few small leaves. The plant grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, steppes, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago moorei is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, as an insect repellent, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago moorei has small, yellow flowers that are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago moorei 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 moorei

Plantago moorei is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Plantago moorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago moorei?

Plantago moorei

What is the common name of Plantago moorei?

Moore's Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago moorei?

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

Knud Rahn (1928-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rahn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283224-2: 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].