Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arbusculum
ID:
420527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 10 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419859

Common Names

  • Arbusculum Mullein
  • Arbusculum Verbascum
  • Arbusculum Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum arbusculum (also called Dwarf Verbascum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has yellow flowers with a yellow eye and is found in grasslands, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum arbusculum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum arbusculum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum arbusculum 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 arbusculum

Verbascum arbusculum can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Verbascum arbusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum arbusculum?

Verbascum arbusculum

What is the family of Verbascum arbusculum?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Verbascum arbusculum?

Little 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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810748-1: 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].