Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis
Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis, is a distinctive woody plant endemic to the Canary Islands. This unique subspecies of plantain is characterized by its shrubby growth habit. While most Plantago species are herbaceous, this variety offers intriguing botanical properties that warrant further exploration in medicinal studies.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Plantago Arborescens Var. Compacta · Plantago Arborescens Var. Maderensis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensisSynonyms
- Plantago arborescens var. compacta
- Plantago arborescens var. maderensis
- Psyllium arborescens subsp. maderensis
- Psyllium maderense
- Plantago maderensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Plantago as the specific subspecies Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Plantago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a unique botanical species found within the Macaronesian region. Its specific geographical range is limited to a few key volcanic archipelagos. Specifically, it can be located across the Canary Islands. Additionally, the subspecies is also distributed throughout the island of Madeira. These isolated habitats define its restricted natural occurrence.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Selenomethionine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Selenomethionine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Selenomethionine
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)