Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ramigerum
ID:
419957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link ex Schrad.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Verbasci 1: 37 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419289

Common Names

  • Branching-stemmed Mullein
  • Branching-stemmed Verbascum
  • Branching-stemmed Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum ramigerum (also called Ramigerous 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 ramigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum ramigerum is a yellow-green spikelet with a single flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum ramigerum 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 ramigerum

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

Verbascum ramigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum ramigerum?

Verbascum ramigerum

What is the common name of Verbascum ramigerum?

Mountain Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum ramigerum?

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770085-1: 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].