Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 226 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419981
Common Names
- Bugle-Leaved Mullein
- Bugle-Leaved Verbascum
- Bugle-Leaved Verbascum bugulifolium
Synonyms
- Verbascum bugulaefolium Lam. [unknown]
Description
Verbascum bugulifolium (also called Bugle-leaved Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a single, unbranched stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum bugulifolium is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as respiratory problems such as bronchitis and asthma. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum bugulifolium has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a white stripe along the center of the leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum bugulifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Verbascum bugulifolium
Verbascum bugulifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Verbascum bugulifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum bugulifolium?
Verbascum bugulifolium
What is the common name of Verbascum bugulifolium?
Bugulifolium Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum bugulifolium?
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:810866-1: 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].