Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
punalense
ID:
419973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 161 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419305



Common Names

  • Punalense Mullein
  • Punalense Verbascum
  • Punalense Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum punalense (also called 'Punal Mullein', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to a height of 15–50 cm. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in dry grassland, roadsides and waste ground.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum punalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and urinary problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum punalense 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 punalense is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbascum punalense

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

Verbascum punalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum punalense?

Verbascum punalense

What is the common name of Verbascum punalense?

Punal Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum punalense?

Verbascum punalense is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770077-1: 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].