Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
487811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 40: 238 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487143

Common Names

  • Plantago ruthenica
  • Ruthenian Plantain
  • Ruthenian Plantago

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Description

Plantago rupicola (also called Rock Plantain, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small flowers with four petals. Plantago rupicola is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago rupicola is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as coughs, colds, and skin irritations. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant is also used as an ornamental, as its flowers are attractive and its foliage is dense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago rupicola is a small, greenish-white flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago rupicola is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plantago rupicola

Plantago rupicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Plantago rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago rupicola?

Plantago rupicola

What is the common name of Plantago rupicola?

Rocky Plantain

What is the flowering period of Plantago rupicola?

June to August

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685611-1: 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].