Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vacillans
ID:
419753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 29(2): 215 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419085

Common Names

  • Vacillans Mullein
  • Vacillans Verbascum
  • Verbascum vacillans

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Description

Verbascum vacillans (also called wavering mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem up to 1.5 m tall. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum vacillans 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 vacillans 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 vacillans 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 vacillans

Verbascum vacillans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, France, and Spain.

Verbascum vacillans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum vacillans?

Verbascum vacillans

What is the common name of Verbascum vacillans?

Vacillating Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum vacillans?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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:811535-1: 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].