Plantago depressa
Plantago depressa, commonly known as creeping plantain, is a low-growing perennial herb native to various regions. Characterized by its prostrate habit and small, oval leaves, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, often used to treat skin irritations and respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Plantago depressa
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Plantago depressa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Plantago.
| 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 depressa, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 平车前 (zh), 平车前 (zh-cn), and 平車前 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is commonly known as 车串串 (zh) and 车前草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 平车前 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 平车前 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 平車前 | Wikidata |
| zh | 车串串 | Wikidata |
| zh | 车前草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小车前 | Wikidata |
| zh | 车前子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the east, the species can be found throughout East European Russia. Its range extends significantly into the vast territory of Siberia, specifically inhabiting the Altay region. Furthermore, the plant is localized within the Siberian areas of Buryatiya and Chitа.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plantago depressa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aucubin, orobanchoside, penicimine A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aucubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orobanchoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| penicimine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plantago depressa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include kidney disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kidney disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |