Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
humnickii
ID:
421058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Acad. Maine Loire 22: 110 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420390

Common Names

  • Humnick's Mullein
  • Humnick's Verbascum
  • Verbascum humnickii

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Description

Verbascum humnickii (also called 'Humnickii Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum humnickii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum humnickii has yellow flowers with a dark center and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum humnickii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Verbascum humnickii

Verbascum humnickii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum humnickii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Verbascum humnickii?

Verbascum humnickii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Verbascum humnickii?

Verbascum humnickii typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the blooming period for Verbascum humnickii?

Verbascum humnickii typically blooms from late spring to early summer.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:769907-1: 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].