Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
botuliforme
ID:
420678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 29(2): 288 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420010



Common Names

  • Botuliform Mullein
  • Botuliform Verbascum
  • Botuliform Verbascum botuliforme


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Description

Verbascum botuliforme (also called 'Tall Mullein', 'Botuliform Mullein' and 'Robust Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Scrophulariaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum botuliforme is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens to add color and texture. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, coughs, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum botuliforme 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 botuliforme 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 botuliforme

Verbascum botuliforme can be found in Europe.

Verbascum botuliforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum botuliforme?

Verbascum botuliforme

What is the common name of Verbascum botuliforme?

Botuliform Verbascum

What is the native range of Verbascum botuliforme?

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

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810851-1: 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].