Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
webbii
ID:
487911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnéoud

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Plantag. : 50 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487243

Common Names

  • Plantago webbii
  • Webbii Plantago
  • Webbii Plant

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Description

Plantago webbii (also called Webb's 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 webbii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plantago webbii has small, white flowers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plantago webbii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Plantago webbii

Plantago webbii is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Plantago webbii FAQ

What are the common names of Plantago webbii?

Common names of Plantago webbii include Webb Plantain and Webb Ribwort.

What is the native range of Plantago webbii?

Plantago webbii is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What type of soil does Plantago webbii prefer?

Plantago webbii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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

François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:685791-1: 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].