Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis
Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis, commonly known as the Madeiran plantain, is a rare endemic species found in the Macaronesian islands. This specialized medicinal plant is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Historically used in traditional herbal remedies, it offers significant potential for pharmacological research and biodiversity conservation efforts.
- Scientific name: Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plantago | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Madeiran plantain, while in Portuguese, it is known as erva-de-plantão-da-Madeira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include selenomethionine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| selenomethionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |