Status:
valid
Authors:
Borbás
Source:
ksu
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Math. Term. Közlem. 15: 212 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419018
Common Names
- Semilanatum Mullein
- Semilanatum Verbascum
- Semilanatum Velvet Plant
Description
Verbascum semilanatum (also called 'Half-lobed Mullein', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a spike of yellow flowers. It is native to Crete and other parts of the Mediterranean region, and grows in grassland, scrub, and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum semilanatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and fevers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum semilanatum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum semilanatum is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Verbascum semilanatum
Verbascum semilanatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, France, and Spain.
Verbascum semilanatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum semilanatum?
Verbascum semilanatum
What is the common name of Verbascum semilanatum?
Semi-Lanate Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum semilanatum?
Grassy slopes
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:770126-1: 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].