About Asian Plantain
Plantago asiatica, is a self-fertile, perennial species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, etc.). It grows well in disturbed areas such as roadsides or even dirt roads. It is valued for its use in folk medicine and it also can be used in cooking. Common names include Chinese plantain, obako, arnoglossa, and Asiatic plantain.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Plantago asiatica
- Genus
- Plantago
- Family
- PLANTAGINACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- Sirapotla gida
Botanical family
Plantaginaceae
Plantain family
Asian Plantain belongs to the Plantaginaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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