Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachyum
ID:
419947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 11 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419279

Common Names

  • Tall Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Great Mullein

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Description

Verbascum pycnostachyum (also called Pycnostachyum Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves and tall flowering stems that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The flowers are yellow and the leaves are greyish-green.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum pycnostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum pycnostachyum is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum pycnostachyum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny location. Both methods should be watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Verbascum pycnostachyum

Verbascum pycnostachyum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum pycnostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum pycnostachyum?

Verbascum pycnostachyum

What is the common name of Verbascum pycnostachyum?

Mountain Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum pycnostachyum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770079-1: 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].