Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterodontum
ID:
421004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 28 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420336



Common Names

  • Heterodont Mullein
  • Heterodont Verbascum
  • Heterodont Mullein


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Description

Verbascum heterodontum (also called 'Toothed Mullein', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves with toothed edges.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum heterodontum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum heterodontum has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum heterodontum is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in a seed tray and keep them in a warm location until they have germinated. Once germinated, they can be transplanted into the desired location. Alternatively, the rootstock can be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in the desired location.

Where to Find Verbascum heterodontum

Verbascum heterodontum is native to Turkey and can be found in the Konya region.

Verbascum heterodontum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum heterodontum?

Verbascum heterodontum

What is the common name of Verbascum heterodontum?

Heterodont Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum heterodontum?

Verbascum heterodontum is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811147-1: 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].