Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
luntii
ID:
421066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 337 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420398



Common Names

  • Luntii Mullein
  • Luntii Verbascum
  • Verbascum luntii


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Description

Verbascum luntii (also called 'Luntii Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum luntii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum luntii has yellow flowers with a dark center and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum luntii can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Verbascum luntii

Verbascum luntii can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Verbascum luntii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum luntii?

Verbascum luntii

What is the common name of Verbascum luntii?

Lunt's mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum luntii?

Dry grasslands 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811253-1: 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].