Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolium
ID:
421231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Wanderungen : 335 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420563

Common Names

  • Diversifolium
  • Diverse-leaved Mullein
  • Wooly Mullein

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Description

Verbascum diversifolium (also called 'Diverse-leaved Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum diversifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum diversifolium has yellow flowers, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum diversifolium can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in the spring, in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be planted in a sunny spot, in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbascum diversifolium

Verbascum diversifolium is found in the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum diversifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum diversifolium?

Verbascum diversifolium

What is the common name of Verbascum diversifolium?

Diverse-leaved Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum diversifolium?

Grassy slopes, rocky hills, 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811026-1: 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].