Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthifolium
ID:
421279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 56 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420611



Common Names

  • Cheiranthifolium Mullein
  • Cheiranthifolium Verbascum
  • Cheiranthifolium Mullein Verbascum


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Description

Verbascum cheiranthifolium (also called Woolly Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum cheiranthifolium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and respiratory infections.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. cheiranthifolium
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. transcasoicum Murb.
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. cataonicum (Hand.-Mazz.) Murb.
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. pisidicum (Boiss. & Heldr.) Murb.
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. heldreichii Boiss.
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. obtusiusculum Hub.-Mor.
Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. asperulum (Boiss.) Murb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum cheiranthifolium has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum cheiranthifolium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Verbascum cheiranthifolium

Verbascum cheiranthifolium is found in the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum cheiranthifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum cheiranthifolium?

Verbascum cheiranthifolium

What are the common names of Verbascum cheiranthifolium?

Common names of Verbascum cheiranthifolium include woolly-leaved mullein and woolly-leaved-mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum cheiranthifolium?

Verbascum cheiranthifolium is an upright, biennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810917-1: 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].