Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
420759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heldr. & Sartori ex Boiss.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 469 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420091

Common Names

  • Boissier's Mullein
  • Boissieri Verbascum
  • Boissieri Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum boissieri (also called Boissier's 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 boissieri 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 boissieri has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum boissieri 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 boissieri

Verbascum boissieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Verbascum boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum boissieri?

Verbascum boissieri

What is the common name of Verbascum boissieri?

Boissier's Mullein

What is the habitat of Verbascum boissieri?

Verbascum boissieri is found in dry, rocky, grassy slopes and disturbed areas of the Mediterranean region.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Battista Sartorelli (1780-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810840-1: 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].