Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
udicola
ID:
1596901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meudt & Garn.-Jones

Source:

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 50: 149 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048504


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Description

Plantago udicola (also called Upland Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago udicola is used as a medicinal plant and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago udicola has white to pale lavender flowers with a tubular shape and five lobes. Its seeds are small, brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago udicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Plantago udicola

Plantago udicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Plantago udicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago udicola?

Plantago udicola

What is the common name of Plantago udicola?

Udicola Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago udicola?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

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:77120454-1: 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].