Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schwarzenbergiana
ID:
487795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 6: 3 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487127

Common Names

  • Plantago schwarzenbergiana
  • Schwarzenberg Plantain
  • Schwarzenberg Plantago

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Description

Plantago schwarzenbergiana (also called Black Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago schwarzenbergiana is a small, evergreen plant with fragrant, white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as a source of food for some species of butterflies and moths.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago schwarzenbergiana has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago schwarzenbergiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Plantago schwarzenbergiana

Plantago schwarzenbergiana is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Plantago schwarzenbergiana FAQ

What is the common name of Plantago schwarzenbergiana?

Schwarzenberg's Plantain

What is the growth habit of Plantago schwarzenbergiana?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the native range of Plantago schwarzenbergiana?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.

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

Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur (1799-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685631-1: 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].