Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
trichophora
ID:
478289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 53 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477621

Common Names

  • Plantago trichophora
  • Hairy-Stemmed Plantain
  • Trichophorous Plantain

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Description

Plantago trichophora (also called Woolly Plantain, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers, and is covered in a dense layer of woolly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago trichophora is an ornamental houseplant that is valued for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago trichophora has small, white flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago trichophora is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Plantago trichophora

Plantago trichophora can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Plantago trichophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago trichophora?

Plantago trichophora

What is the common name of Plantago trichophora?

Hairy Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago trichophora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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:685742-1: 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].