Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
silvanense
ID:
419585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 38 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418917

Common Names

  • Verbascum silvanense
  • Silvan Mullein
  • Mullein

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Description

Verbascum silvanense (also called 'Silvan Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum silvanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum silvanense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and spindly with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum silvanense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. When grown in the garden, it should be mulched to help retain moisture. It is best to prune the plant back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Verbascum silvanense

Verbascum silvanense is native to parts of Europe and Asia.

Verbascum silvanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum silvanense?

Verbascum silvanense

What is the common name of Verbascum silvanense?

Silvan Mullein

What are the uses of Verbascum silvanense?

Verbascum silvanense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811454-1: 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].