Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
banaticum
ID:
420742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Verbasci 2: 28 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420074



Common Names

  • Banat Mullein
  • Banaticum Verbascum
  • Banaticum Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum banaticum (also called 'Banaticum Mullein', 'Banaticum Verbascum' and 'Banaticum Woolly Mullein', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Scrophulariaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to the Balkan region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum banaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum banaticum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum banaticum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Verbascum banaticum

Verbascum banaticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria.

Verbascum banaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum banaticum?

Verbascum banaticum

What is the common name of Verbascum banaticum?

Banat Mullein

What is the family of Verbascum banaticum?

Scrophulariaceae

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810793-1: 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].