Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
capitis-viridis
ID:
420707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 11 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420039

Common Names

  • Green-headed Mullein
  • Green-headed Verbascum
  • Green-headed Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum capitis-viridis (also called Green-Headed Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and prefers dry habitats such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum capitis-viridis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum capitis-viridis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum capitis-viridis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every three to four years to maintain their vigour.

Where to Find Verbascum capitis-viridis

Verbascum capitis-viridis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woods.

Verbascum capitis-viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum capitis-viridis?

Verbascum capitis-viridis

What is the common name of Verbascum capitis-viridis?

Green-Headed Mullein

What is the habitat of Verbascum capitis-viridis?

Verbascum capitis-viridis 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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810887-1: 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].