Plantago — 24 species
Botanical species in the genus Plantago recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Plantago affra
Plantago affra
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. This species is closely related to P. arenaria.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago amplexicaulis
Plantago amplexicaulis
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. This species is sold in local markets in India as a medicinal plant.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago arenaria
Plantago arenaria
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. This species is cultivated in many areas for its seed, which is used medicinally.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago asiatica
Plantago asiatica
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Plantago asiatica is moderately cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to at least -15°c. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Closely related to Plantago major and included as a sub-species of that plant by some botanists.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago australis
Plantago australis
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species but it has been growing successfully with us since 1990 and seems to be fully hardy. It succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago camtschatica
Plantago camtschatica
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago coronopus
Plantago coronopus
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. A polymorphic species. This plant has sometimes been cultivated for its edible leaves.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago crassifolia
Plantago crassifolia
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago decipiens
Plantago decipiens
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago depressa
Plantago depressa
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago hakusanensis
Plantago hakusanensis
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago juncoides
Plantago juncoides
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
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Plantago lanceolata
Plantago lanceolata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Ribwort plantain was originally native to the temperate zone, but has spread as a weed following human activity and can now be found in many regions of the world, though in the tropicsa it is found mainly at higher elevations. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Plants also succeed in very poor land.
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Plantago major
Plantago major
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Common plantain is a temperate, European plant that has been very successful in moving to new locations via human activity and has now become naturalised in most areas of the world in both temperate and tropical areas. In tropical areas it will often flower all year round and, although perennial in the temperate zone, can complete its life cycle in six weeks. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago maritima
Plantago maritima
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. An important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterflies.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago media
Plantago media
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Grows well in the spring meadow. An important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterflies.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago oliganthus
Plantago oliganthus
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago ovata
Plantago ovata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. This plant is cultivated for its seed in India. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago psyllia
Plantago psyllia
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Cultivated for its seed which is used medicinally. Closely related to P. arenaria.
Full cultivation guide →Plantago rugelii
Plantago rugelii
Family: Plantaginaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
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