Plantago maritima
Sea plantain
Plantago maritima, commonly known as sea plantain, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Characterized by its fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, this salt-tolerant species thrives in sandy habitats. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it a significant botanical subject in coastal ecology and phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Plantago maritima
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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 identified by 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 maritima, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Babka nadmorska, while in French-speaking areas, it is called Plantain maritime. It is known as Подорожник морской in Russian, and in the Frisian language, it is identified as Südjen. Additionally, in Finland, the species is commonly known as merirataamo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Babka nadmorska | Wikidata |
| fr | Plantain maritime | Wikidata |
| ru | Подорожник морской | Wikidata |
| frr | Südjen | Wikidata |
| fi | meriratamo | Wikidata |
| uk | Морський подорожник | Wikidata |
| et | rand-teeleht | Wikidata |
| de | Strand-Wegerich | Wikidata |
| csb | Lepiónk | Wikidata |
| hsb | Přimórski putnik | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal areas of Denmark and the islands of Føroyar. It also thrives in the unique environments of Iceland and Finland. Additionally, the species can be identified throughout Great Britain. These locations highlight its preference for the northernmost reaches of the continent.
| 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 maritima has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenolic acid, pigment, rosmarinic acid, terpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pigment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |