Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 13 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420355
Common Names
- Verbascum haussknechtianum
- Haussknecht's Verbascum
- Haussknecht's Mullein
Description
Verbascum haussknechtianum (also called 'Haussknecht's Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves with toothed edges.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum haussknechtianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbascum haussknechtianum var. haussknechtianum
Verbascum haussknechtianum var. fallacinum (Bornm.) Hub.-Mor.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbascum haussknechtianum is a yellow-orange color with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum haussknechtianum is a biennial plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location, in well-drained soil. The plants will bloom in the second year. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump in spring or by taking basal cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Verbascum haussknechtianum
Verbascum haussknechtianum is native to Turkey and can be found in the Konya region.
Verbascum haussknechtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum haussknechtianum?
Verbascum haussknechtianum
What is the common name of Verbascum haussknechtianum?
Haussknecht's Mullein
What is the family of Verbascum haussknechtianum?
Scrophulariaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811141-1: 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].