Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
487959

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 115 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487291

Common Names

  • Awl-shaped Plantain
  • Subulata Plantain
  • Plantago subulata

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Synonyms

  • Plantaginella carinata Fourr. [unknown]
  • Plantago gerardii Schult. [unknown]
  • Plantago subulata Wulfen [unknown]

Description

Plantago subulata (also called Awl-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 subulata 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 subulata 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 subulata is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plantago subulata

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

Plantago subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago subulata?

Plantago subulata

What is the common name of Plantago subulata?

Subulate Plantain

Where is Plantago subulata found?

Plantago subulata 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685703-1: 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].