Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pulverulentum
ID:
419960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 22 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419292



Common Names

  • Powdery Mullein
  • Powdery Verbascum
  • Powdery Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum pulverulentum (also called Downy Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves and tall flowering stems that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The flowers are yellow and the leaves are covered in white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum pulverulentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum pulverulentum is a yellow-green spikelet with a single flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum pulverulentum 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 pulverulentum

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

Verbascum pulverulentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum pulverulentum?

Verbascum pulverulentum

What is the common name of Verbascum pulverulentum?

Mountain Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum pulverulentum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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

Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770074-1: 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].