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Glandular Plantain

Plantago afra

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Ecuador).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Names in Other Languages

Spanish zaragatona
French herbes aux puces
German Flohsamen-Wegerich, Afrikanischer W.
Portuguese erva-das-pulgas

Similar Species in Plantago

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Alaska plantain
Plantago macrocarpa
Least Concern
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alkali plantain
Plantago eriopoda
Least Concern
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American Plantain
Plantago rugelii
Not Evaluated
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Black Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Least Concern
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Bracted Plantain
Plantago aristata
Not Evaluated
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Branched Plantain
Plantago arenaria
Not Evaluated
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Broad-Leaved Plantain
Plantago major
Least Concern
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Buckhorn plantain
Plantago coronopus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glandular Plantain?
The scientific name of Glandular Plantain is Plantago afra. It belongs to the genus Plantago.
Where does Glandular Plantain live?
Glandular Plantain is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal.
What family does Glandular Plantain belong to?
Glandular Plantain (Plantago afra) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
What kingdom does Glandular Plantain belong to?
Glandular Plantain (Plantago afra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Glandular Plantain?
The closest relatives of Glandular Plantain in the genus Plantago include Alaska plantain, alkali plantain, American Plantain, Black Plantain, Bracted Plantain.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Plantago — 20 Species

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Alaska plantain
Plantago macrocarpa
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alkali plantain
Plantago eriopoda
LC 🐾
American Plantain
Plantago rugelii
NE 🐾
Black Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
LC 🐾
Bracted Plantain
Plantago aristata
NE 🐾
Branched Plantain
Plantago arenaria
NE 🐾
Broad-Leaved Plantain
Plantago major
LC 🐾
Buckhorn plantain
Plantago coronopus
LC 🐾
evergreen plantain
Plantago sempervirens
NE
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Glandular Plantain
Plantago afra
NE
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Goose Tongue
Plantago maritima
NT 🐾
hare-foot plantain
Plantago lagopus
NE 🐾
heart-leaf plantain
Plantago cordata
LC 🐾
hoary plantain
Plantago virginica
NE 🐾
hoary plantain
Plantago media
LC 🐾
ispaghul
Plantago ovata
NE 🐾
Moore's Plantain
Plantago moorei
EN 🐾
Patagonia Indian-Wheat
Plantago patagonica
NE 🐾
Siberian plantain
Plantago canescens
NE 🐾
St Helena Plantain
Plantago robusta
CR
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