Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
litigiosum
ID:
421084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Samp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Herb. Port. : 108 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420416



Common Names

  • Litigiosum Mullein
  • Litigiosum Verbascum
  • Verbascum litigiosum


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Description

Verbascum litigiosum (also called Litigious mullein, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in rocky grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum litigiosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments such as coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum litigiosum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum litigiosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Where to Find Verbascum litigiosum

Verbascum litigiosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum litigiosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum litigiosum?

Verbascum litigiosum

What are the common names of Verbascum litigiosum?

Litigious Mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum litigiosum?

It is an annual herb

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

Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811242-1: 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].