Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tropidocarpum
ID:
419712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 29(2): 394 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419044

Common Names

  • Tropidocarpum Mullein
  • Tropidocarpum Verbascum
  • Tropidocarpum Velvet Plant

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Description

Verbascum tropidocarpum (also called tropidocarpum mullein, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum tropidocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum tropidocarpum has yellow flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum tropidocarpum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Verbascum tropidocarpum

Verbascum tropidocarpum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum tropidocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum tropidocarpum?

Verbascum tropidocarpum

What are the common names of Verbascum tropidocarpum?

Tropidocarpum Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum tropidocarpum?

It is found in Turkey and the Caucasus region.

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

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811523-1: 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].