Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 20 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200035380
Common Names
- Verbascum pumilum
- Dwarf Mullein
- Small Mullein
Description
Verbascum pumilum (also called Dwarf Mullein, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single stem with a single flower at the top, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum pumilum has yellow flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum pumilum is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Verbascum pumilum
Verbascum pumilum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Verbascum pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum pumilum?
Verbascum pumilum
What are the common names of Verbascum pumilum?
Common names of Verbascum pumilum include Dwarf Mullein and Small Mullein.
What is the growth habit of Verbascum pumilum?
Verbascum pumilum is an erect, biennial herb that can reach up to 0.5 m in height.
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:770076-1: 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].