Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 2: 306 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745802
Common Names
- Verbascum luridiflorum
- Lurid-flowered Verbascum
- Lurid-flowered Verbascum Plant
Description
Verbascum luridiflorum (also called Yellow Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum luridiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum luridiflorum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum luridiflorum is a small herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Verbascum luridiflorum
Verbascum luridiflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Verbascum luridiflorum FAQ
What type of plant is Verbascum luridiflorum?
Verbascum luridiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum luridiflorum?
Verbascum luridiflorum is native to temperate forests in Europe and Asia.
What are the characteristics of Verbascum luridiflorum?
Verbascum luridiflorum is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
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:60454033-2: 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].