Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 276 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487216
Common Names
- Plantago tasmanica
- Tasmanica Plantago
- Tasmanian Plantago
Description
Plantago tasmanica (also called Tasmanian plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Plantago tasmanica is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Plantago tasmanica var. archeri (Hook.f.) W.M.Curtis
Plantago tasmanica var. tasmanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plantago tasmanica is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plantago tasmanica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Plantago tasmanica
Plantago tasmanica is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Plantago tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plantago tasmanica?
Plantago tasmanica
What type of plant is Plantago tasmanica?
It is a herb
Where is Plantago tasmanica native to?
It is native to Australia
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:685718-1: 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].