Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
densifolium
ID:
421199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 12 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420531

Common Names

  • Verbascum densifolium
  • Densifolium Verbascum
  • Densifol Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum densifolium (also called Dense-leaved Mullein, among many other common names) is an upright, biennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but can be found in many other parts of the world. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum densifolium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum densifolium has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum densifolium 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 densifolium

Verbascum densifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Verbascum densifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum densifolium?

Verbascum densifolium

What is the common name of Verbascum densifolium?

Dense-leaved Mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum densifolium?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of oblong-lanceolate, grey-green leaves.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811004-1: 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].