Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
421101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 5: 13 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420433



Common Names

  • Mairei Mullein
  • Mairei Verbascum
  • Verbascum mairei


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Description

Verbascum mairei (also called Maire's 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 mairei 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 mairei 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 mairei 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 mairei

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

Verbascum mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum mairei?

Verbascum mairei

What is the common name of Verbascum mairei?

Maire's mullein

What is the family of Verbascum mairei?

Scrophulariaceae

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.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811267-1: 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].