Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemaid
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 33: 316 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419898
Common Names
- Asir Mullein
- Asir Verbascum
- Asiricum Mullein
Description
Verbascum asiricum (also called Asir mullein, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry grasslands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum asiricum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum asiricum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum asiricum 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 asiricum
Verbascum asiricum is native to Saudi Arabia and can be found in the mountains of the region.
Verbascum asiricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum asiricum?
Verbascum asiricum
What is the common name of Verbascum asiricum?
Asir Mullein
What is the habitat of Verbascum asiricum?
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
Fahad Hemaid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemaid' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008454-1: 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].