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Broad-Leaved Plantain

Plantago major

Least Concern

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The Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) 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 (13 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (9 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Plantago major (Broad-Leaved Plantain)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Llantén Major

French plantain à larges feuilles

German Großer Wegerich

Portuguese plantagem

Arabic lisan al-hamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-Leaved Plantain?

The scientific name of Broad-Leaved Plantain is Plantago major. It belongs to the genus Plantago.

What is the conservation status of Broad-Leaved Plantain?

Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broad-Leaved Plantain live?

Broad-Leaved Plantain is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia.

What family does Broad-Leaved Plantain belong to?

Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

Is Broad-Leaved Plantain endangered?

No, Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Broad-Leaved Plantain belong to?

Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Broad-Leaved Plantain?

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