Verbascum antiochium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antiochium
ID:
420517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 9 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419849
Common Names
- Antiochium Mullein
- Antiochium Verbascum
- Antiochium Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verbascum antiochium (also called Antioch Verbascum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, yellow flowers and oval, bright green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum antiochium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum antiochium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verbascum antiochium is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 foot tall. It has a spreading, rhizomatous root system and produces small, oval-shaped leaves. It produces small, yellow-white flowers in the summer. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Verbascum antiochium
Verbascum antiochium can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Verbascum antiochium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum antiochium?
Verbascum antiochium
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum antiochium?
Verbascum antiochium is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the common uses of Verbascum antiochium?
Verbascum antiochium is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810740-1: 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].