Status:
valid
Authors:
Sharifnia & Assadi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 260 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510584
Common Names
- Azerbaijan Verbascum
- Azerbaijan Mullein
- Azerbaijan Verbascum Thapsus
Description
Verbascum azerbaijanense (also called Azerbaijan mullein, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Azerbaijan. It has large, ovate-shaped leaves and yellow, cylindrical flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum azerbaijanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbascum azerbaijanense is yellow-orange in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum azerbaijanense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Verbascum azerbaijanense
Verbascum azerbaijanense is native to Azerbaijan and can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Verbascum azerbaijanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum azerbaijanense?
Verbascum azerbaijanense
What is the common name of Verbascum azerbaijanense?
Azerbaijan Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum azerbaijanense?
It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.
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
Fariba Sharifnia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sharifnia' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447075-2: 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].