Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
josgadense
ID:
420935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 29(2): 263 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420267

Common Names

  • Verbascum josgadense
  • Josgad Mullein
  • Josgad Verbascum

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Description

Verbascum josgadense (also called Josgad 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 josgadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum josgadense has yellow flowers with dark purple centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum josgadense 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 josgadense

Verbascum josgadense is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and meadows.

Verbascum josgadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum josgadense?

Verbascum josgadense

What is the common name of Verbascum josgadense?

Josgad Mullein

What type of plant is Verbascum josgadense?

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

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811182-1: 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].