Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 4: 478 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487279
Common Names
- Strict Plantain
- Strictissima Plantain
- Plantago strictissima
Description
Plantago strictissima (also called Narrow-leaved Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a long, slender stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago strictissima 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 strictissima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago strictissima is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. 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 strictissima
Plantago strictissima is found in the western United States and Canada.
Plantago strictissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago strictissima?
Plantago strictissima
What is the common name of Plantago strictissima?
Slender Plantain
Where is Plantago strictissima found?
Plantago strictissima 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685690-1: 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].