Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grecescui
ID:
421370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodan

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bul. Şti. Acad. Republ. Populare Romîne, Secţ. Biol. Şti. Agric. Ser. Bot. 9: 323 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420702



Common Names

  • Grecescu's Mullein
  • Grecescu's Velvet Plant
  • Grecescui Mullein


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Description

Verbascum grecescui (also called 'Grecescu's 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 grecescui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum grecescui has large, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum grecescui is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Verbascum grecescui

Verbascum grecescui is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny conditions such as the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum grecescui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum grecescui?

Verbascum grecescui

What is the common name of Verbascum grecescui?

Grecescu's Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum grecescui?

Verbascum grecescui is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

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

Iuliu Prodan (1875-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811131-1: 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].