Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diphyon
ID:
421259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Acad. Maine Loire 22: 193 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420591



Common Names

  • Diphyon Mullein
  • Diphyon Verbascum
  • Diphyon Mullein Verbascum


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Description

Verbascum diphyon (also called 'Two-Fold Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum diphyon is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum diphyon has yellow flowers with a white center and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum diphyon can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Verbascum diphyon

Verbascum diphyon can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Verbascum diphyon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum diphyon?

Verbascum diphyon

What are the common names of Verbascum diphyon?

Common names of Verbascum diphyon include mullein, velvet dock, and woolly mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum diphyon?

Verbascum diphyon is an upright, biennial herb that grows up to 1.2 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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811019-1: 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].