Species:
pseudopterocalycinum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 31 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419379
Common Names
- Pterocalycinum Mullein
- Pterocalycinum Foxglove
- Pterocalycinum Verbascum
Description
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum (also called Pseudopterocalycinum Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial plant that is native to Europe and temperate Asia. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas. It has a tall, erect stem with wooly, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum 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
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum?
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum
What is the common name of Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum?
Mullein
Where does Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum grow?
Verbascum pseudopterocalycinum is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811382-1: 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].