Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rhodium
ID:
420004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 2(1): 53 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419336



Common Names

  • Mullein
  • Common Mullein
  • Great Mullein


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Description

Verbascum rhodium (also called Rhodium Mullein, among many other common names) is a biennial plant that is native to Europe and temperate Asia. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas. It has a tall, erect stem with wooly, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum rhodium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum rhodium has yellow flowers with a white center and long, slender seed capsules. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum rhodium 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 rhodium

Verbascum rhodium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Verbascum rhodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum rhodium?

Verbascum rhodium

What type of plant is Verbascum rhodium?

Perennial

Where does Verbascum rhodium 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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811406-1: 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].