Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 241 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420105
Common Names
- Biscutellifolium Mullein
- Biscutellifolium Verbascum
- Biscutellifolium Velvet Plant
Description
Verbascum biscutellifolium (also called Biscutelliform Mullein, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers that grows in the Balkans region. It typically grows in meadows, roadsides, and other open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum biscutellifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as skin diseases, asthma, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum biscutellifolium has yellow flowers, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum biscutellifolium is a biennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which can be sown directly in the garden or in containers. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Verbascum biscutellifolium
Verbascum biscutellifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Verbascum biscutellifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum biscutellifolium?
Verbascum biscutellifolium
What is the common name of Verbascum biscutellifolium?
Biscutellifolium Mullein
Where is Verbascum biscutellifolium native to?
Central and Southern Europe
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810822-1: 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].