Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subcaudatum
ID:
419774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 13 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419106

Common Names

  • Subcaudatum Mullein
  • Mullein
  • Garden Mullein

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Description

Verbascum subcaudatum (also called 'Woolly Mullein', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has a woolly, gray-green stem and leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum subcaudatum has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum subcaudatum has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum subcaudatum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Verbascum subcaudatum

Verbascum subcaudatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Verbascum subcaudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum subcaudatum?

Verbascum subcaudatum

What is the common name of Verbascum subcaudatum?

Subcaudatum Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum subcaudatum?

Verbascum subcaudatum is native to the Middle East

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:811483-1: 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].