Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
487405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 533 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486737

Common Names

  • Snow Plantain
  • Alpine Plantain
  • Nivalis Plantain

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Description

Plantago nivalis (also called Alpine Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago nivalis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments, and its leaves are used as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago nivalis 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 nivalis 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 nivalis

Plantago nivalis 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 nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago nivalis?

Plantago nivalis

What is the common name of Plantago nivalis?

Snow Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago nivalis?

Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685458-1: 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].