Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Esfand.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 87: 88 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487158
Common Names
- Sharifii Plantain
- Sharifii Plantago
- Plantago Sharifii
Description
Plantago sharifii (also called Sharif's 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 sharifii is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago sharifii 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 sharifii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago sharifii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division can be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Plantago sharifii
Plantago sharifii is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Plantago sharifii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago sharifii?
Plantago sharifii
What is the common name of Plantago sharifii?
Sharif's Plantain
What is the flowering period of Plantago sharifii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685654-1: 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].