Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bottae
ID:
420667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Deflers) Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 11 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419999



Common Names

  • Botta's Mullein
  • Botta's Verbascum
  • Botta's Verbascum bottae


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Description

Verbascum bottae (also called Botta's Mullein, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers that grows in the Balkans region. It typically grows in meadows, roadsides, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum bottae 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 bottae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum bottae is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Verbascum bottae

Verbascum bottae can be found in Europe.

Verbascum bottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum bottae?

Verbascum bottae

What is the common name of Verbascum bottae?

Botta's Verbascum

What is the native range of Verbascum bottae?

Greece

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810850-1: 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].