Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cerinum
ID:
420978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 21 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420310

Common Names

  • Cerin Mullein
  • Cerin Verbascum
  • Cerin Mullein

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Description

Verbascum cerinum (also called Cerinum Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a thick, erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum cerinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum cerinum is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum cerinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by sowing seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Verbascum cerinum

Verbascum cerinum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum cerinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum cerinum?

Verbascum cerinum

What is the family of Verbascum cerinum?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the native range of Verbascum cerinum?

Greece

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.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810909-1: 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].