Plantago afra subsp. afra
Also known as: Plantago rugosa Hochst. ex Steud.
- Plantago rugosa Hochst. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Plantago afra subsp. afra is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Plantago afra, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
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, 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
Base Species & Variations