Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
421460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 44: 264 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420792



Common Names

  • Fallax Verbascum
  • Fallac Verbascum
  • Fallac Mullein


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Description

Verbascum fallax (also called False Mullein, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that is up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and inhabits dry, stony slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum fallax is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum fallax has yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum fallax is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Verbascum fallax

Verbascum fallax can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Verbascum fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum fallax?

Verbascum fallax

What is the common name of Verbascum fallax?

Deceptive Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum fallax?

Grassy slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811074-1: 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].