Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
487970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 54 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487302

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Plantain
  • Stenophylla Plantain
  • Plantago stenophylla

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Description

Plantago stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago stenophylla 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 stenophylla 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 stenophylla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a moist soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Plantago stenophylla

Plantago stenophylla is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.

Plantago stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago stenophylla?

Plantago stenophylla

What is the common name of Plantago stenophylla?

Narrow-leaved Plantain

Where is Plantago stenophylla found?

Plantago stenophylla 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685684-1: 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].