Status:
valid
Authors:
Parolly & Eren
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 129 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510587
Common Names
- Haraldi-Adnani Verbascum
- Haraldi-Adnani Mullein
- Haraldi-Adnani Verbascum Thapsus
Description
Verbascum haraldi-adnani (also called Haraldi-Adnani's mullein, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Europe. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and yellow, cylindrical flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum haraldi-adnani is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbascum haraldi-adnani is yellow-orange in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbascum haraldi-adnani is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Verbascum haraldi-adnani
Verbascum haraldi-adnani is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian Plateau.
Verbascum haraldi-adnani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum haraldi-adnani?
Verbascum haraldi-adnani
What is the common name of Verbascum haraldi-adnani?
Haraldi-Adnani's Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum haraldi-adnani?
It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny 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
Özkan Eren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091716-1: 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].