Plantago lanceolata
Ribwort plantain
Plantaago lanceolata, commonly known as narrowleaf plantain, is a resilient perennial herb found globally in disturbed soils. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and wound-healing benefits. Traditionally used to treat skin irritations and respiratory issues, it remains a staple in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Plantago lanceolata
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is uniquely positioned in the family Plantaginaeae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Plantago, where it is known as Plantago lanceolata.
| 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, known scientifically as Plantago lanceolata, is recognized by several common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 长叶车前 (zh-hans), 长叶车前 (zh-cn), and 长叶车前 (zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 長葉車前 (zh-hant) and 長葉車前 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 长叶车前 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 長葉車前 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 長葉車前 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长叶车前 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 长叶车前 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長葉車前草 | Wikidata |
| wa | Plantrinne ås stroetès foyes | Wikidata |
| pl | babka lancetowata | Wikidata |
| eu | Ezpata-plantain | Wikidata |
| qu | Qallu-qallu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence is noted in the Faroe Islands, which are locally known as Føroyar. The species also inhabits the landscape of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Plantago lanceolata, is a perennial herb characterized by its distinct structural features used in various traditional remedies. The most prominent part of the species is the long, narrow leaves that grow in a basal rosette, often featuring parallel veins that extend to the tip of each leaf. Once the plant matures, it produces slender flowering stalks that eventually yield small, brown seeds which are vital for the plant's reproduction. While the foliage is the primary component used for medicinal purposes, the roots also play a structural role in anchoring the plant firmly into the soil.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Plantago lanceolata has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 62 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, aucubin, plantamajoside, catalpol, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 62
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| aucubin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| plantamajoside | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| catalpol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Plantago lanceolata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plantago lanceolata has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pollinosis, abiotic stress, aflatoxin, arthritis, breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pollinosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abiotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aflatoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |