Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
turficola
ID:
478299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rahn

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 61: 80 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477631

Common Names

  • Plantago turficola
  • Turf Plantain
  • Turf-Growing Plantain

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Description

Plantago turficola (also called Dwarf Plantain, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped, green leaves with a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they form a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago turficola is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago turficola 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 turficola 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 turficola

Plantago turficola is native to Europe and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Plantago turficola FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Plantago turficola?

Plantago turficola prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What type of soil does Plantago turficola prefer?

Plantago turficola prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much light does Plantago turficola need?

Plantago turficola prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Knud Rahn (1928-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rahn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201605-2: 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].