Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
419822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn ex Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 26: t. 1037 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419154



Common Names

  • Oval-leaved Mullein
  • Oval-leaved Verbascum
  • Oval-leaved Verbascum


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Description

Verbascum ovalifolium (also called Oval-Leaved Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum ovalifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum ovalifolium sub. thracicum (Velen.) Murb.
Verbascum ovalifolium sub. ovalifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum ovalifolium is a large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum ovalifolium can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Verbascum ovalifolium

Verbascum ovalifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Verbascum ovalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum ovalifolium?

Verbascum ovalifolium

What is the common name of Verbascum ovalifolium?

Oval-leaved mullein

What type of plant is Verbascum ovalifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

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

James Donn (1758-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770033-1: 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].