Plantago major subsp. major
Plantago major subsp. major, commonly known as broadleaf plantain, is a resilient perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, this versatile plant is frequently used to soothe skin irritations, stings, and minor abrasions, making it a staple in many herbal remedy kits.
- Scientific name: Plantago major subsp. major
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 major subsp. major, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Sweden, it is commonly referred to as gårdsgroblad (sv), while in the Netherlands, it is known as grote weegbree (nl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | gårdsgroblad | Wikidata |
| nl | grote weegbree | Wikidata |
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 | 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 |
Chemicals
Plantago major subsp. major has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calceorioside B, homoplantaginin, plantamajoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calceorioside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| homoplantaginin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plantamajoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |