Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thapsus
ID:
419798

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 177 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419130

Common Names

  • Thapsus Mullein
  • Mullein
  • Garden Mullein

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Description

Verbascum thapsus (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 thapsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum thapsus sub. thapsus
Verbascum thapsus sub. montanum (Schrad.) Bonnier & Layens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum thapsus has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.

Verbascum thapsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum thapsus?

Verbascum thapsus

What is the common name of Verbascum thapsus?

Common Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum thapsus?

Dry, sunny grasslands and meadows

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770183-1: 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].