Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 16 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420324
Common Names
- Keklikoluk Mullein
- Keklikoluk Verbascum
- Keklikoluk Mullein
Description
Verbascum keklikolukense (also called Keklikoluk Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a thick, erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum keklikolukense 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 keklikolukense has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum keklikolukense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Verbascum keklikolukense
Verbascum keklikolukense can be found in the Keklikoluk Mountains of Turkey.
Verbascum keklikolukense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum keklikolukense?
Verbascum keklikolukense
What is the family of Verbascum keklikolukense?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the native range of Verbascum keklikolukense?
Turkey
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:811199-1: 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].