Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
420536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lej.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Rev. Fl. Spa : 229 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419868

Common Names

  • Great Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Wooly Mullein

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Description

Verbascum ambiguum (also called Ambiguous Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.2m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum ambiguum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum ambiguum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum ambiguum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Verbascum ambiguum

Verbascum ambiguum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Verbascum ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum ambiguum?

Verbascum ambiguum

What is the family of Verbascum ambiguum?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Verbascum ambiguum?

Ambiguous Mullein

Species in the Verbascum genus

Verbascum obtusifoliiforme, Verbascum pinnatisectum, Verbascum sinuatum, Verbascum sivasicum, Verbascum speciosiforme, Verbascum smyrnaeum, Verbascum songaricum, Verbascum sorgerae, Verbascum shiqricum, Verbascum skamneliense, Verbascum sibyllinum, Verbascum siculum, Verbascum silifkense, Verbascum silvanense, Verbascum simonianum, Verbascum sinuatifolium, Verbascum simplex, Verbascum sinaiticum, Verbascum simavicum, Verbascum steniense, Verbascum stenocarpum, Verbascum stenostachyum, Verbascum stepporum, Verbascum spathulisepalum, Verbascum stachydiforme, Verbascum straussii, Verbascum strictum, Verbascum rubiginosum, Verbascum sterile, Verbascum speciosum, Verbascum sphenandroides, Verbascum stelurum, Verbascum splendidum, Verbascum spodiotrichum, Verbascum stachydifolium, Verbascum spinosum, Verbascum scabridum, Verbascum salviifolium, Verbascum samium, Verbascum samniticum, Verbascum sarikamischense, Verbascum schaklavense, Verbascum salmoneum, Verbascum scamandri, Verbascum scaposum, Verbascum siatistense, Verbascum ruscinonense, Verbascum maurum, Verbascum rubricaule, Verbascum rumiciforme,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Alexandre Louis Simon Lejeune (1779-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lej.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810724-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].