Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lindae
ID:
511256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parolly & Kit Tan

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 279 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510588



Common Names

  • Lind's Verbascum
  • Lind's Mullein
  • Lind's Verbascum Thapsus


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Description

Verbascum lindae (also called Lind'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, tubular flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum lindae 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 lindae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum lindae 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 lindae

Verbascum lindae is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian Plateau.

Verbascum lindae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum lindae?

Verbascum lindae

What is the common name of Verbascum lindae?

Lind's Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum lindae?

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

Gerald Parolly (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parolly' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77086172-1: 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].