Status:
valid
Authors:
Fırat
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(3): 210 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347732
Common Names
- Verbascum gimgimense
- Gimgimense Verbascum
- Gimgimense Mullein
Description
Verbascum gimgimense (also called 'Gimgimense Verbascum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of Asia. It has large, woolly leaves and tall, yellow flowers, and grows in dry meadows and open woods. It produces small, black seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum gimgimense is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum gimgimense has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum gimgimense is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Verbascum gimgimense
Verbascum gimgimense is native to Turkey and can be found in the Taurus Mountains.
Verbascum gimgimense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum gimgimense?
Verbascum gimgimense
What is the family of Verbascum gimgimense?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Verbascum gimgimense?
Gimgimense Verbascum
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
Mehmet Fırat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fırat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160103-1: 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].