Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lachnopus
ID:
421146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 1: 68 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420478



Common Names

  • Lachnopus Mullein
  • Mullein Lachnopus
  • Common Mullein Lachnopus


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Description

Verbascum lachnopus (also called Woolly Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum lachnopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum lachnopus has yellow flowers with purple spots and a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum lachnopus is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbascum lachnopus

Verbascum lachnopus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Verbascum lachnopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum lachnopus?

Verbascum lachnopus

What is the common name of Verbascum lachnopus?

Woolly Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum lachnopus?

Verbascum lachnopus 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

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:811215-1: 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].