Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pretoana
ID:
1305578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rahn) Hassemer

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 221: 232 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318032

Common Names

  • Plantago pretoana
  • Pretoana Plantago
  • Pretoana-leaved Plantago

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Description

Plantago pretoana (also called Preto Plantago, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago pretoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plantago pretoana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago pretoana is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Plantago pretoana

Plantago pretoana is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Plantago pretoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago pretoana?

Plantago pretoana

What is the family of Plantago pretoana?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Plantago pretoana?

Pretoana Plantain

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:77149051-1: 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].