Plantago subulata
Plantaago subulata, commonly known as slingleaf or narrowleaf plantain, is a resilient perennial herb found in various habitats. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin irritations, minor wounds, and inflammation. Its small, lanceolate leaves contain bioactive compounds essential for natural healing processes.
- Scientific name: Plantago subulata
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Plantago subulata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 subulata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Pfriemenblättriger Wegerich, while in Bulgarian, it is known as гребенест живовлек. The French language utilizes several descriptive names for this species, including Plantain subulé, Plantain caréné, and Plantain à feuilles en alène.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Pfriemenblättriger Wegerich | Wikidata |
| bg | гребенест живовлек | Wikidata |
| fr | Plantain subulé | Wikidata |
| fr | Plantain caréné | Wikidata |
| fr | Plantain à feuilles en alène | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in both Austria and Belgium. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found within the southwestern European territories of France and Portugal. Additionally, the species is located on the island of Corse. Together, these locations highlight the plant's range across diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plantago subulata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-deoxymelittoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-deoxymelittoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |