Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
phyllostachyum
ID:
420024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 331 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419356

Common Names

  • Giant Mullein
  • Garden Mullein
  • Common Mullein

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Description

Verbascum phyllostachyum (also called 'Large-leaved Mullein' and 'Large-leaved Verbascum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a dense spike of yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and surrounding regions, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum phyllostachyum has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum phyllostachyum is a yellow-orange, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum phyllostachyum 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 propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or greenhouse and the seedlings can be transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Verbascum phyllostachyum

Verbascum phyllostachyum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum phyllostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum phyllostachyum?

Verbascum phyllostachyum

What is the common name of Verbascum phyllostachyum?

Large-leaved Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum phyllostachyum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770053-1: 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].