Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
487323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 31 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486655

Common Names

  • Plantain Ovata
  • Common Plantain
  • Ribwort Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Plantago insularis insularis [unknown]

Description

Plantago ovata (also called Desert Indianwheat, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. 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 ovata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Plantago ovata is small, white and star-shaped. Seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago ovata is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Plantago ovata

Plantago ovata can be found in Europe, from Portugal to Russia.

Plantago ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago ovata?

Plantago ovata

What is the common name of Plantago ovata?

Desert Indianwheat

What is the natural habitat of Plantago ovata?

Deserts and semi-deserts

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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685486-1: 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].