species information (Systematics, BiolFlor-Names, Status) |
BiolFlor-Name |
family |
german name(s) |
Plantago major L. s. str. |
Plantaginaceae » |
Gewöhnlicher Breit-Wegerich
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reference |
Kühn, I., Klotz, S. 2002: Systematik, Taxonomie und Nomenklatur. In: Klotz, S., Kühn, I., Durka, W. (Hrsg.): BIOLFLOR - Eine Datenbank mit biologisch-ökologischen Merkmalen zur Flora von Deutschland. Schriftenreihe für Vegetationskunde. Bonn »
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Synonymy (taxonomy after Wisskirchen & Haeupler, 1998) |
Plantago major null |
Synonym |
Plantago major subsp. major |
accepted |
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Chromosome number » |
Basic chromosome number |
6 |
Chromosome number 2n |
12 |
Chromosome number (Germany) |
True |
Most common chromosome race |
False |
Ploidy level |
2 (diploid) |
Ploidy type |
D (diploid with haploid basic number) |
Reference |
Oberdorfer, E. 1983: Pflanzensoziologische Exkursionsflora. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
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DNA content » |
DNA content (pg/2C) |
1.6 |
Chromosome number |
12 |
Quality |
chromosome number known and occurring in Germany [b] |
Authorised in BENNET & LEITCH 2001 |
False |
Reference |
Pramanik, S., Sen Raychaudhuri, S. 1997: DNA content, chromosome composition, and isozyme patterns in Plantago L.. The Botanical Review 63:124-139 |
DNA content (pg/2C) |
1.7 |
Chromosome number |
12 |
Quality |
chromosome number known and occurring in Germany [b] |
Authorised in BENNET & LEITCH 2001 |
True |
Reference |
Bennett, M.D., Smith, J.S. 1991: Nuclear DNA amounts in angiosperms. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society London B 334:309-345 |
DNA content (pg/2C) |
1.9 |
Chromosome number |
12 |
Quality |
chromosome number known and occurring in Germany [b] |
Authorised in BENNET & LEITCH 2001 |
False |
Reference |
Bennett, M.D., Leitch, I.J. 1995: Nuclear DNA amounts in angiosperms. Annals of Botany 76:113-176 |
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Life form » |
Life form |
H (Hemicryptophyte) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Life span » |
Life span |
p (pluriennial-pollakanthic) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Storage organs » |
Storage organs |
rh (Rhizome) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Shoot metamorphoses » |
Shoot metamorphoses |
rh (Rhizome) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Rosettes » |
Rosettes |
g (Rosette plant) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
special references:
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Sagar, G.R., Harper, J.L. 1964: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago major L.. Journal of Ecology 52:189-205
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Hawthorn, W.R. 1974: The biology of Canadian weeds. 4. Plantago major L. and P. rugelii. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 54:383-396
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Kästner, A., Karrer, G. 1995: Übersicht der Wuchsformentypen als Grundlage für deren Erfassung in der "Flora von Österreich". Florae Austriacae Novit. 3:1-51
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Raunkiaer, C. 1934: The life forms of plants and statistical plant geography. Oxford
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Flowering phenology » |
Begin of flowering (months) |
6 |
End of flowering (months) |
10 |
Duration of flowering (months) |
5 |
Number of flowering phases |
0 |
Symphenological Groups » |
Phenological group |
7 (Ligustrum-Stachys sylvatica-Phase) Phenological season: end of early summer |
Reference |
Dierschke, H 1995: Phänologische und symphänologische Artengruppen von Blütenpflanzen in Mitteleuropa. Tuexenia 15: 523-560 |
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Type of reproduction » |
Type of reproduction |
ssv (mostly by seed, rarely vegetatively) |
Reference |
Hawthorn, W.R. 1974: The biology of Canadian weeds. 4. Plantago major L. and P. rugelii. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 54:383-396 |
Type of seed production » |
Type of seed production |
s (amphimictic, sexual) |
Reference |
Wisskirchen, R., Haeupler, H. 1998: Standardliste der Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
Dicliny » |
Dicliny |
so (hermaphroditic) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny |
gm (gynomonoecious) |
Abundance |
rare [4] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dichogamy » |
Dichogamy |
g2 (protogynous) |
Reference |
Sagar, G.R., Harper, J.L. 1964: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago major L.. Journal of Ecology 52:189-205 |
Dichogamy |
g1 (slightly protogynous) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dichogamy |
h (homogamous) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Self-sterility and self-incompatibility » |
Self-sterility and self-incompatibility |
SC (self-compatibel) |
Reference |
Hawthorn, W.R. 1974: The biology of Canadian weeds. 4. Plantago major L. and P. rugelii. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 54:383-396 |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Pollen vector » |
Pollen vector |
wi (wind) Pollen vector group: ab (abiotische Bestäubung) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Hawthorn, W.R. 1974: The biology of Canadian weeds. 4. Plantago major L. and P. rugelii. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 54:383-396 |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Pollen vector |
se (selfing) Pollen vector group: se (Selbstbestäubung) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Wisskirchen, R., Haeupler, H. 1998: Standardliste der Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Pollen vector |
ge (geitonogamy) Pollen vector group: se (Selbstbestäubung) |
Abundance |
at failure of outcrossing [7] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Breeding system » |
Breeding system |
XF (facultative allogamous) |
Reference |
Morgan-Richards, M., Wolff, K. 1999: Genetic structure and differentiation of Plantago major reveals a pair of sympatric sister species. Molecular Ecology 8:1027-1036 |
P/O ratio » |
P/O ratio |
2356.0 |
Reference |
Hammer, K. 1978: Entwicklungstendenzen blütenbiologischer Merkmale bei Plantago. Flora 167:41-56 |
P/O ratio |
3992.0 |
Reference |
Hammer, K. 1978: Entwicklungstendenzen blütenbiologischer Merkmale bei Plantago. Flora 167:41-56 |
Floral rewards » |
Floral rewards |
1 (nectar) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Amount of floral reward |
1 (none) |
Floral rewards |
2 (pollen) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Amount of floral reward |
4 (plenty) |
Flower color » |
Flower colour |
yellowish |
Basic flower colour |
g (yellow) |
Reference |
Schubert, R., Jäger, E.J., Werner, K. (Hrsg.) 1987: Exkursionsflora Band 3. Atlas der Gefäßpflanzen. 6. Aufl., Volk und Wissen, Berlin |
Flower class after MUELLER » |
Flower class after MUELLER |
Wb (wind flowers occassionally visited by insect) Typical pollinators: Short tongued bees, syrphids, flies, beetles |
Flower type after KUGLER » |
Flower type after KUGLER |
0 (not applicable) |
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Fruit type » |
Fruit type |
Ka (capsule) |
Diaspore type » |
Diaspore type |
S (seed) |
Germinule type » |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Germinule type |
S (seed) |
Information available |
True |
Development of nutritious appendages |
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Development of flat appendages |
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Development of elongated appendages |
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Development of additional appendages |
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Weights » |
Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
S (seed) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
0.2 |
Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.3 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
0.3 |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
S (seed) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
0.2 |
Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.3 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
0.3 |
Sizes » |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
S (seed) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
0.8 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
1.5 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
2.0 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
0.5 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
0.8 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
1.1 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
0.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
0.4 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
0.6 |
Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
S (seed) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
0.8 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
1.5 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
2.0 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
0.5 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
0.8 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
1.1 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
0.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
0.4 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
0.6 |
special references:
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Grime, J.P., Mason, G., Curtis, A.V., Rodman, J., Band, S.R., Mowforth, M.A., Neal, A.M., Shaw, S. 1981: A comparative study of germination characteristics in a local flora. Journal of Ecology 69:1017-1069 (Gattung)
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Thompson, K., Band, S.R., Hodgson, J.G. 1993: Seed size and shape predict persistence in soil. Functional Ecology 7:236-241 (Gattung)
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Grime, J.P., Hodgson, J.G., Hunt, R. 1988: Comparative Plant Ecology. Unwin Hyman, London (Gattung)
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Briemle, G. 1996: Farbatlas Kräuter und Gräser. Ulmer, Stuttgart (Gattung)
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Dodds, J.G. 1953: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago coronopus L.. Journal of Ecology 41:467-478 (Gattung)
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Sagar, G.R., Harper, J.L. 1964: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago media L.. Journal of Ecology 52:205-210 (Gattung)
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Sagar, G.R., Harper, J.L. 1964: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago major L.. Journal of Ecology 52:189-205 (Gattung)
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Sagar, G.R., Harper, J.L. 1964: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Plantago lanceolata L.. Journal of Ecology 52:211-221 (Gattung)
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Beijerink, W. 1947: Zadenatlas der Nederlandsche Flora. Biol. Stat. Wijster, Wageningen (Gattung)
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Brouwer, W., Stählin, A. 1955: Handbuch der Samenkunde. DLG-Verlag, Frankfurt/Main (Gattung)
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Cremer, J., Partzsch, M., Zimmermann, M., Schwär, C., Goltz, H. 1991: Acker- und Gartenwildkräuter: ein Bestimmungsbuch. . Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag, Berlin. (Gattung)
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Hanf, M. 1984: Ackerunkräuter Europas mit ihren Keimlingen und Samen. . BLV Verlagsgesellschaft, München, Wien, Zürich. (Gattung)
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Luftensteiner, H.W. 1982: Untersuchungen zur Verbreitungssbiologie von Pflanzengemeinschaften an vier Standorten in Niederösterreich. Bibliotheca Botanica 135:1-68 (Gattung)
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Rymkiewicz, A. 1979: Studies on the species of the genus Plantago L. with reference to carpology and chemotaxonomy. Monographiae Botanicae 57:71-103 (Gattung)
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Heinisch, O. 1955: Samenatlas der wichtigsten Futterpflanzen und ihrer Unkräuter. Deutsche Akad. Landwirtsch.-Wiss., Berlin (Gattung)
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Grassland utilization indicator values » |
Occurrence |
N (fallow lands) |
Guild |
K (forb) |
Mowing tolerance |
5 (moderately tolerant to mowing) |
Grazing tolerance |
9 (very tolerant to grazing) |
Trampling tolerance |
9 (very tolerant to trampling) |
Foraging value |
3 (little forage value) |
Foraging value for deer |
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Habitat » |
Habitat |
L4.1 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
Ufer |
Habitat |
L4.2 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
Ufer |
Habitat |
L4.3 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
Ufer |
Habitat |
L4.4 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
Ufer |
Habitat |
T7.2.1 (null) Alliance: Cynosurion cristati p.p.
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T7.4 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T8.3 (null) Alliance: Sisymbrienea
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Class » |
English circumscription |
05.4 (Commercially used grasslands) Class: Molinio-Arrhenatheretea
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English circumscription |
05.5 (Communities of flooded and trampled grasslands) Class: Agrostietea stoloniferae
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English circumscription |
06.3 (Communities of annual trampling resistent plants) Class: Polygono arenastri-Poetea annuae
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English circumscription |
06.4 (Annual ruderal communities) Class: Sisymbrietea officinalis
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English circumscription |
06.6 (Chickweed and other field weed communities) Class: Stellarietea mediae
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