Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
487856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 51 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487188

Common Names

  • Sericea Plantain
  • Sericea Plantago
  • Plantago Sericea

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Plantago sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plantago sericea sub. perreymondii (Barnéoud) Rahn
Plantago sericea sub. nubigena (Kunth) Rahn
Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa Griseb.
Plantago sericea sub. sericea
Plantago sericea sub. polyclada (Pilg.) Rahn
Plantago sericea sub. caulescens (S.Watson) Rahn
Plantago sericea var. huancayensis Rahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago sericea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago sericea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Plantago sericea

Plantago sericea is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Plantago sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago sericea?

Plantago sericea

What is the common name of Plantago sericea?

Silky Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago sericea?

It is found in dry, sunny grasslands and rocky areas

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685641-1: 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].