Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
delphicum
ID:
421206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 146 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420538

Common Names

  • Verbascum delphicum
  • Delphicum Verbascum
  • Delphic Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum delphicum (also called Greek Mullein, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the figwort family, native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum delphicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum delphicum var. filictorum Zograf.
Verbascum delphicum sub. cervi Zograf.
Verbascum delphicum sub. delphicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum delphicum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum delphicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbascum delphicum

Verbascum delphicum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Verbascum delphicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum delphicum?

Verbascum delphicum

What is the common name of Verbascum delphicum?

Greek Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum delphicum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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:811001-1: 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].