Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 149 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419914
Common Names
- Amalio Mullein
- Amalio Verbascum
- Amaliense Mullein
Description
Verbascum amaliense (also called Amalie mullein, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum amaliense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum amaliense has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum amaliense is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Verbascum amaliense
Verbascum amaliense can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Verbascum amaliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum amaliense?
Verbascum amaliense
What is the common name of Verbascum amaliense?
Amaliense Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum amaliense?
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:810720-1: 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].