Status:
valid
Authors:
Pfund
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Verbasci Prodr. : 49 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420763
Common Names
- Flagriforme Verbascum
- Flame Mullein
- Red Mullein
Description
Verbascum flagriforme (also called 'Forked Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum flagriforme is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum flagriforme has yellow flowers with a white center, small, dark brown seeds and small, light green seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum flagriforme is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Verbascum flagriforme
Verbascum flagriforme can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including the Pyrenees, Alps, and Apennines.
Verbascum flagriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum flagriforme?
Verbascum flagriforme
What are the common names of Verbascum flagriforme?
Flagriform Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum flagriforme?
Grassy slopes, stony places, and rocky hillsides
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,