Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
419913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 218 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419245



Common Names

  • Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Great Mullein


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Description

Verbascum mucronatum (also called 'Mullein', among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Verbascum. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum mucronatum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum mucronatum has yellow flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum mucronatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny location. Both methods should be watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Verbascum mucronatum

Verbascum mucronatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Verbascum mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum mucronatum?

Verbascum mucronatum

What is the common name of Verbascum mucronatum?

Mucronate Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum mucronatum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770001-1: 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].