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Black Plantain

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Plantago lanceolata (Black Plantain)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish llantén menor

French plantain lancéolé

German Spitz-Wegerich

Portuguese plantagem

Similar Species in Plantago

Broad-Leaved Plantain

Plantago sempervirens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Plantain?

The scientific name of Black Plantain is Plantago lanceolata. It belongs to the genus Plantago.

What is the conservation status of Black Plantain?

Black Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Plantain live?

Black Plantain 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 Black Plantain belong to?

Black Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

Is Black Plantain endangered?

No, Black Plantain (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 Black Plantain belong to?

Black Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Plantain?

The closest relatives of Black Plantain in the genus Plantago include Alaska plantain, alkali plantain, American Plantain, Bracted Plantain, Branched Plantain.