Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemaid
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 33: 321 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419934
Common Names
- Verbascum medinecum
- Medinecum Verbascum
- Verbascum
Description
Verbascum medinecum (also called Medina Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.2m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum medinecum is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as respiratory problems such as bronchitis and asthma. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum medinecum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum medinecum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Verbascum medinecum
Verbascum medinecum can be found in North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.
Verbascum medinecum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum medinecum?
Verbascum medinecum
What is the common name of Verbascum medinecum?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum medinecum?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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
Fahad Hemaid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemaid' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008457-1: 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].