Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chium
ID:
421270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 148 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420602

Common Names

  • Chium Mullein
  • Chium Verbascum
  • Chium Mullein Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum chium (also called Common Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum chium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum chium has white flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum chium is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Verbascum chium

Verbascum chium can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Verbascum chium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum chium?

Verbascum chium

What are the common names of Verbascum chium?

Common names of Verbascum chium include chia and woolly mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum chium?

Verbascum chium is an upright, biennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810923-1: 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].