Status:
valid
Authors:
Murb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 32: 39 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420263
Common Names
- Verbascum johannis-zernyi
- Johannis-Zerny's Mullein
- Johannis-Zerny's Verbascum
Description
Verbascum johannis-zernyi (also called Johannis-Zerny's Mullein, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall, erect stems with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum johannis-zernyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum johannis-zernyi has yellow flowers with dark purple centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum johannis-zernyi is an herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings are established, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing.
Where to Find Verbascum johannis-zernyi
Verbascum johannis-zernyi is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and meadows.
Verbascum johannis-zernyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum johannis-zernyi?
Verbascum johannis-zernyi
What is the common name of Verbascum johannis-zernyi?
Johnannes-zerny's Mullein
What type of plant is Verbascum johannis-zernyi?
Biennial herb
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:811179-1: 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].