Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subspathulata
ID:
487954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 319 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487286

Common Names

  • Subspathulate Plantain
  • Subspathulata Plantain
  • Plantago subspathulata

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Description

Plantago subspathulata (also called Broad-leaved 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 subspathulata 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 subspathulata 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 subspathulata 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 subspathulata

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

Plantago subspathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago subspathulata?

Plantago subspathulata

What is the common name of Plantago subspathulata?

Subspathulate Plantain

Where is Plantago subspathulata found?

Plantago subspathulata 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685700-1: 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].