Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
420017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 469 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419349



Common Names

  • Pine Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Garden Mullein


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Description

Verbascum pinetorum (also called 'Pine Mullein' and 'Pine Verbascum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a dense spike of yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and surrounding regions, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum pinetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum pinetorum is a yellow-orange, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum pinetorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in early spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil and water them regularly.

Where to Find Verbascum pinetorum

Verbascum pinetorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Caucasus.

Verbascum pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum pinetorum?

Verbascum pinetorum

What type of plant is Verbascum pinetorum?

Perennial

Where does Verbascum pinetorum grow?

Mountain meadows

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811354-1: 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].