Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
inexspectatum
ID:
421042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 149 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420374



Common Names

  • Verbascum inexspectatum
  • Unexpected Verbascum
  • Surprising Verbascum


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Description

Verbascum inexspectatum (also called 'Unexpected Mullein', among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves with toothed edges.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum inexspectatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum inexspectatum is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum inexspectatum 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 inexspectatum

Verbascum inexspectatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Verbascum inexspectatum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Verbascum inexspectatum?

Verbascum inexspectatum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Verbascum inexspectatum?

Verbascum inexspectatum typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the blooming period for Verbascum inexspectatum?

Verbascum inexspectatum typically blooms from late spring to early summer.

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811165-1: 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].