Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
420549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 3: 229 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419881

Common Names

  • Silver Mullein
  • Silver Verbascum
  • Argenteum Mullein

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Description

Verbascum argenteum (also called Silver 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 argenteum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum argenteum has yellow flowers with five petals and a medium-length, thick stem. The seeds are small, black and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are medium-length and have a single, thick stem with small, triangular-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum argenteum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Both methods should be done in a sheltered spot to protect the plants from strong winds.

Where to Find Verbascum argenteum

Verbascum argenteum is native to Turkey and can be found in the mountains of the region.

Verbascum argenteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum argenteum?

Verbascum argenteum

What is the common name of Verbascum argenteum?

Silver Mullein

What is the habitat of Verbascum argenteum?

Dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides

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

Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810752-1: 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].