Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lychnitis
ID:
421074

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 177 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420406



Common Names

  • Lychnitis Mullein
  • Lychnitis Verbascum
  • Verbascum lychnitis


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Description

Verbascum lychnitis (also called White 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 Europe and is found in rocky grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum lychnitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum lychnitis sub. moenchii (Schultz) Holub & Mlady
Verbascum lychnitis sub. lychnitis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum lychnitis 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 lychnitis 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 lychnitis

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

Verbascum lychnitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum lychnitis?

Verbascum lychnitis

What is the common name of Verbascum lychnitis?

White mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum lychnitis?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:769963-1: 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].