Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cilicia
ID:
421269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420601

Common Names

  • Cilician Mullein
  • Cilician Verbascum
  • Cilician Mullein Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum cilicia (also called 'Cilician Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum cilicia is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum cilicia has yellow flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum cilicia 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 cilicia

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

Verbascum cilicia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum cilicia?

Verbascum cilicia

What are the common names of Verbascum cilicia?

Common names of Verbascum cilicia include Cilician mullein and Cilician-mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum cilicia?

Verbascum cilicia 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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810932-1: 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].