Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
napiformis
ID:
1330716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rahn) Hassemer

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 221: 230 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343170

Common Names

  • Plantago
  • Napiformis Plantago
  • Turnip-Shaped Plantago

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Description

Plantago napiformis (also called Turnip-leaved plantain, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago napiformis is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago napiformis has small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers that are clustered in a dense spike. The small, black seeds are contained in a capsule that splits open when ripe. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago napiformis is a perennial, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Plantago napiformis

Plantago napiformis can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Plantago napiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago napiformis?

Plantago napiformis

What is the common name of Plantago napiformis?

Turnip-leaved Plantago

What is the natural habitat of Plantago napiformis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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.
Gustavo Hassemer (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassemer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149050-1: 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].