Plantago loeflingii
Plantago loeflingii, commonly known as a species within the broad plantain family, is a medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive compounds that support skin healing, anti-inflammatory processes, and digestive health, offering significant potential for natural pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Plantago loeflingii
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Plantago loeflingii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Ultimately, it is situated within 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, known scientifically as Plantago loeflingii, is recognized by its specific local names in various regions. In Persian, it is commonly referred to as بارهنگ مزرعهروی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | بارهنگ مزرعهروی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution across several key Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the territories of Portugal and Spain. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it can be found in both Algeria and Morocco. Furthermore, its range reaches the Macaronesian islands, specifically inhabiting the Canary Islands. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse geographical area ranging from the European mainland to North African coasts and Atlantic archipelagos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plantago loeflingii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin 6-C-glucoside, betulin, betulinic acid, campesterol, citropten.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin 6-C-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citropten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plantago loeflingii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |