Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mykales
ID:
419929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 21: 49 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419261

Common Names

  • Mykale Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Great Mullein

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Description

Verbascum mykales (also called 'Mykale's Mullein', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to a height of 15–50 cm. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in dry grassland, roadsides and waste ground.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum mykales is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as coughs, colds, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum mykales has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum mykales is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, divide the clumps in spring or take cuttings in late summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Verbascum mykales

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

Verbascum mykales FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum mykales?

Verbascum mykales

What is the common name of Verbascum mykales?

Mykale's Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum mykales?

Verbascum mykales is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811293-1: 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].