Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosum
ID:
419607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 216 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418939

Common Names

  • Rubiginosum Mullein
  • Rubiginosum Verbascum
  • Rubiginosum Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum rubiginosum (also called 'Rusty Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Europe and typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum rubiginosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum rubiginosum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum rubiginosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring or by dividing the clumps in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbascum rubiginosum

Verbascum rubiginosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, France, and Spain.

Verbascum rubiginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum rubiginosum?

Verbascum rubiginosum

What is the common name of Verbascum rubiginosum?

Rusty Mullein

What type of plant is Verbascum rubiginosum?

Perennial

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770101-1: 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].