Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
comosum
ID:
421317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Simonk.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Természetrajzi Füz. 2: 36 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420649

Common Names

  • Comosum Mullein
  • Mullein Verbascum
  • Comosum Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum comosum (also called 'Hairy 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, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum comosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum comosum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum comosum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Verbascum comosum

Verbascum comosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny conditions such as the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum comosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum comosum?

Verbascum comosum

What is the common name of Verbascum comosum?

Tufted Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum comosum?

Verbascum comosum is native to Europe and Asia

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

Lajos von Simonkai (1851-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810947-1: 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].