Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ignescens
ID:
421032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Hort. Canal. 2: t. 15 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420364

Common Names

  • Verbascum ignescens
  • Ignescent Verbascum
  • Fiery Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum ignescens (also called 'Fiery 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 red veins.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum ignescens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum ignescens is a yellow-orange color with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum ignescens 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 ignescens

Verbascum ignescens is native to Turkey and can be found in the Konya region.

Verbascum ignescens FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Verbascum ignescens?

Verbascum ignescens prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Verbascum ignescens?

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

What is the blooming period for Verbascum ignescens?

Verbascum ignescens 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

Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20009703-1: 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].