Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fluminense
ID:
421438

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern. ex Nyman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur. , Suppl. 2: 230 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420770



Common Names

  • Fluminense Verbascum
  • Flumin Verbascum
  • Flumin Mullein


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Description

Verbascum fluminense (also called 'Fluminense Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum fluminense 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 fluminense has yellow flowers with a white center, small, dark brown seeds and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum fluminense is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbascum fluminense

Verbascum fluminense can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including the Pyrenees, Alps, and Apennines.

Verbascum fluminense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum fluminense?

Verbascum fluminense

What is the common name of Verbascum fluminense?

River Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum fluminense?

Riversides, moist meadows, and marshes

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811094-1: 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].