Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassemer
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 340: 141 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006366
Common Names
- Plantago nebularis
- Nebularis Plantago
- Nebularis Plantain
Description
Plantago nebularis (also called Cloud Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and a sprawling, branching stem.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago nebularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plantago nebularis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago nebularis is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully separating the root mass into smaller sections and replanting them in a suitable environment. Once established, the plant requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.
Where to Find Plantago nebularis
Plantago nebularis is native to Europe and can be found in parts of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Plantago nebularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago nebularis?
Plantago nebularis
What is the common name of Plantago nebularis?
Cloud Plantain
Where is Plantago nebularis found?
Plantago nebularis is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177479-1: 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].