Scientific Name: Plantago leptostachys Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: alpine plantain
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Plantaginaceae
Form Description: Perennial herb with elliptical leaves, 2-5cm long, arising from the base of the stem. The base of the leaf is narrowed into a stalk which is about as long as the leaf blade.
Height (m): 0.05 – 0.1
Flowers: Flowers are borne in a narrow, cylindrical spike, up to 2.5cm long.
Fruit: Capsule – opens by a lid.
Municipality
Plant Communities
Habitat Notes
Cushion plant communities on mountains above 1200m altitude.
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow as light may increase germination. May have an after-ripening period. May be successful in direct seeding.