Verbascum kurdistanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdistanicum
ID:
1330439
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fırat
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 52: 90 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342893
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Verbascum kurdistanicum (also called Verbascum kurdistanicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of the Middle East. It has large, woolly leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum kurdistanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Verbascum kurdistanicum are yellow and have a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Verbascum kurdistanicum is a perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Verbascum kurdistanicum is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Verbascum kurdistanicum
Verbascum kurdistanicum is found in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Verbascum kurdistanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum kurdistanicum?
Verbascum kurdistanicum
What is the common name of Verbascum kurdistanicum?
Kurdish mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum kurdistanicum?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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:77148112-1: 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].