Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
microsepalum
ID:
419891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Candollea 12: 198 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419223

Common Names

  • Microsepalous Mullein
  • Microsepalous Verbascum
  • Giant Mullein

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Description

Verbascum microsepalum (also called Small-sepaled Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, rocky hillsides, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum microsepalum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum microsepalum has a bright yellow flower, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum microsepalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outside after the last frost. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Verbascum microsepalum

Verbascum microsepalum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum microsepalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum microsepalum?

Verbascum microsepalum

What is the common name of Verbascum microsepalum?

Small-sepaled Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum microsepalum?

Dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811279-1: 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].