Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
487962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Commentat. Soc. Regiae Sci. Gott. 4(Cl. Phys.): 38 (1781 publ. 1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487294

Common Names

  • Squarrose Plantain
  • Squarrosa Plantain
  • Plantago squarrosa

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Description

Plantago squarrosa (also called Squarrose Plantain, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago squarrosa has medicinal uses, as well as being used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plantago squarrosa is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago squarrosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown from seed, but it can take up to a year for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Plantago squarrosa

Plantago squarrosa is found in the western United States and Canada.

Plantago squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago squarrosa?

Plantago squarrosa

What is the common name of Plantago squarrosa?

Squarrose Plantain

Where is Plantago squarrosa found?

Plantago squarrosa is found in North America.

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

Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685676-1: 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].