Status:
valid
Authors:
Nyár.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bul. Grăd. Bot. Univ. Cluj 16: 64 (1936 publ. 1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419084
Common Names
- Varciorovae Mullein
- Varciorovae Verbascum
- Verbascum varciorovae
Description
Verbascum varciorovae (also called Varciorova's 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 varciorovae 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 varciorovae 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 varciorovae 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 varciorovae
Verbascum varciorovae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Verbascum varciorovae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum varciorovae?
Verbascum varciorovae
What is the common name of Verbascum varciorovae?
Great Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum varciorovae?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811540-1: 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].