Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gaetulum
ID:
421355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) Murb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 18: 82 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420687



Common Names

  • Gaetulum Mullein
  • Gaetulum Velvet Plant
  • Gaetulum-type Mullein


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Description

Verbascum gaetulum (also called 'Gaetulum Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall, erect stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum gaetulum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum gaetulum has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum gaetulum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or autumn, or from cuttings taken in summer. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Verbascum gaetulum

Verbascum gaetulum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Verbascum gaetulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum gaetulum?

Verbascum gaetulum

What is the common name of Verbascum gaetulum?

Gaetulian Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum gaetulum?

Verbascum gaetulum is native to Europe and Asia

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

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811111-1: 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].