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Spitz-Wegerich

Plantago lanceolata

Least Concern

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The Black Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a species in the genus Plantago. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Plantago lanceolata (Spitz-Wegerich)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish llantén menor

French plantain lancéolé

German Spitz-Wegerich

Portuguese plantagem

Similar Species in Plantago

Flohsamen-Wegerich, Afrikanischer W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spitz-Wegerich?

The scientific name of Spitz-Wegerich is Plantago lanceolata. It belongs to the genus Plantago.

What is the conservation status of Spitz-Wegerich?

Spitz-Wegerich (Plantago lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spitz-Wegerich live?

Spitz-Wegerich is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Spitz-Wegerich belong to?

Spitz-Wegerich (Plantago lanceolata) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

Is Spitz-Wegerich endangered?

No, Spitz-Wegerich (Plantago lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spitz-Wegerich belong to?

Spitz-Wegerich (Plantago lanceolata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Spitz-Wegerich?

The closest relatives of Spitz-Wegerich in the genus Plantago include Begrannter Wegerich, Flohsamen-Wegerich, Afrikanischer W., Großer Wegerich, Hasenfuß-Wegerich, indischer Flohsame.