Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 333 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419098
Common Names
- Mullein
- Garden Mullein
- Common Mullein
Description
Verbascum szovitsianum (also called 'Szovits' 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 szovitsianum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbascum szovitsianum var. szovitsianum
Verbascum szovitsianum var. adenothyrsum Murb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum szovitsianum has yellow flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum szovitsianum is a perennial plant that grows in clumps. It is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Verbascum szovitsianum
Verbascum szovitsianum is native to Turkey and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Verbascum szovitsianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum szovitsianum?
Verbascum szovitsianum
What is the common name of Verbascum szovitsianum?
Szovitsianum Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum szovitsianum?
Verbascum szovitsianum 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770161-1: 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].