Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kerneri
ID:
1595832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 38: 251 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048357


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Description

Verbascum kerneri (also called Kerner's Mullein, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial that grows up to 1.5 m high. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum kerneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum kerneri has yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum kerneri is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Verbascum kerneri

Verbascum kerneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Verbascum kerneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum kerneri?

Verbascum kerneri

What is the common name of Verbascum kerneri?

Kerner's Mullein

What is the family of Verbascum kerneri?

Scrophulariaceae

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:811203-1: 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].