Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
478286

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 424 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477618

Common Names

  • Plantago varia
  • Variable Plantain
  • Varied Plantain

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Description

Plantago varia (also called Variable 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.

Uses & Benefits

Plantago varia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago varia 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 varia 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 varia

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

Plantago varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago varia?

Plantago varia

What is the common name of Plantago varia?

Variable Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Plantago varia?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685767-1: 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].