common plantain
Plantago major subsp. major · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Common plantain, scientifically known as Plantago major subsp. major, is a versatile perennial herb found globally in disturbed soils. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is widely utilized in traditional healing to treat skin irritations, wounds, and inflammation. Its broad, ribbed leaves serve as a natural, soothing topical remedy.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Common Plantain
- Scientific synonyms
- Plantago Jehohlensis · Plantago Major F. Rocae · 124 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- common plantain
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Plantago major subsp. majorSynonyms
- Plantago jehohlensis
- Plantago major f. rocae
- Plantago major f. sinuata
- Plantago major var. sinuata
- Plantago major var. dilatata
- Plantago major f. dilatata
- Plantago major f. crispa
- Plantago major f. leptostachya
- Plantago major f. scopulorum
- Plantago major var. japonica
- Plantago major subsp. pachystachya
- Plantago multistachya
- Plantago major var. nana
- Plantago major subvar. ovata
- Plantago major f. vulgaris
- Plantago vulgaris
- Plantago major var. compressiscapa
- Plantago borysthenica
- Plantago major var. monstrosus
- Plantago major f. dura
- Plantago major var. borysthenica
- Plantago major var. vulgaris
- Plantago latifolia
- Plantago major subvar. brachyphylla
- Plantago major var. pachystachya
- Plantago major var. agrestis
- Plantago major var. angustissima
- Plantago major var. glaberrima
- Plantago major var. angustifolia
- Plantago major var. psilostachya
- Plantago major var. rosea
- Plantago major var. brachystachya
- Plantago major var. phyllostachya
- Plantago major var. lanceolata
- Plantago major var. pubescens
- Plantago major subsp. rigidifolia
- Plantago major var. ungavensis
- Plantago major var. tropica
- Plantago major var. runcinata
- Plantago major var. pilosiuscula
- Plantago major var. pachyphylla
- Plantago major var. uliginosa
- Plantago major var. luxuriosa
- Plantago major var. flavovirens
- Plantago major subsp. sinuata
- Plantago major var. altissima
- Plantago major subf. subintegra
- Plantago major var. rhodostachya
- Plantago major f. brevipedicellata
- Plantago major f. brachystachya
- Plantago major var. jehohlensis
- Plantago major var. fastigiata
- Plantago major f. latissima
- Plantago major var. brasiliensis
- Plantago major subvar. incisa
- Plantago major f. maxima
- Plantago major subvar. erecta
- Plantago major var. desertica
- Plantago major var. macropoda
- Plantago major var. pilgeri
- Plantago major var. crispa
- Plantago dilatata
- Plantago compressiscapa
- Plantago major var. angustata
- Plantago major subsp. dostalii
- Plantago major var. minima
- Plantago major var. microstachya
- Plantago major subvar. contracta
- Plantago major subvar. pilosula
- Plantago japonica f. fastigiata
- Plantago japonica f. polystachya
- Plantago monstrosa
- Plantago major var. rigidifolia
- Plantago scopulorum
- Plantago major var. ramosa
- Plantago major var. paniculata
- Plantago major var. dentata
- Plantago major var. glabra
- Plantago major var. racemosa
- Plantago major f. bifida
- Plantago major var. scopulorum
- Plantago major var. polystachya
- Plantago major f. megastachya
- Plantago major var. maxima
- Plantago major var. leptostachya
- Plantago major subf. dura
- Plantago major f. rotundata
- Plantago major f. pleiosperma
- Plantago major f. lancifolia
- Plantago major f. erecta
- Plantago major f. ovata
- Plantago major subf. brevipedicellata
- Plantago major var. dumanii
- Plantago bracteata
- Plantago angustata
- Plantago crenata
- Plantago limosa
- Plantago limosa
- Plantago littoralis
- Plantago namikawae
- Plantago nana
- Plantago officinarum
- Plantago fonticola
- Plantago exaltata
- Plantago gouanii
- Plantago gigas
- Plantago dostalii
- Plantago sawadae
- Plantago rosea
- Plantago rocae
- Plantago tabernaemontani
- Plantago sorokini
- Plantago sinuata
- Plantago subsinuata
- Plantago dregeana
- Plantago japonica
- Plantago laciniosa
- Plantago loureiroi
- Plantago major subvar. brevibracteata
- Plantago major var. sawadae
- Plantago major f. nervata
- Plantago macronipponica
- Plantago minima
- Plantago adriatica
- Plantago humifusa
- Plantago togashii
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Breit-Wegerich
- Gewöhnlicher Breit-Wegerich
- Gewoehnlicher Breit-Wegerich
- Grosser Wegerich
French:
- Grand plantain
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Plantago as the subspecies Plantago major subsp. major.
| 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 exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. It is also documented growing within the Faroe Islands and the rugged terrain of Iceland. Furthermore, the species can be found extensively throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Northern European climates.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Plantago major subsp. major has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calceorioside B, Homoplantaginin, Plantamajoside, SI, ZN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Calceorioside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Homoplantaginin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plantamajoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SI | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Calceorioside B
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
Homoplantaginin
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
Plantamajoside
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
SI
- Biological trace element research
ZN
- Biological trace element research