Plantago afra
African Plantain, Black Psyllium
Other regional names: Glandular Plantain
- Glandular Plantain
Also known as: Plantago afra subsp. stricta (Schousb.) Zangh. +16 more
- Plantago afra subsp. stricta (Schousb.) Zangh.
- Plantago afra subsp. zwierleinii (Nicotra) Brullo
- Plantago afra var. parviflora (Desf.) Lewalle
- Plantago afra var. sicula (C.Presl) Guss.
- Plantago afra var. stricta (Schousb.) Verdc.
- Plantago agrestis Salzm. ex Steud.
- Plantago arenaria Decne.
- Plantago assoana Sennen
- Plantago cynopsidea Schult.
- Plantago cynopsis St.-Lag.
- Plantago divaricata Zuccagni
- Plantago durandoi Pomel
- Plantago eriocarpa Viv. ex Coss.
- Plantago garganica Decne.
- Plantago hirsuta Kit. ex Steud.
- Plantago indica var. arenaria (Waldt. & Kit.) Koch
- Plantago libyca Bég. & A.Vacc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Plantago afra (commonly known as African plantain or Black Psyllium) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Plantago genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chad, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Bolivia, Cape Provinces, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms