Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
roripifolium
ID:
419988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Halácsy) I.K.Ferguson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 230 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419320



Common Names

  • Roripifolium Mullein
  • Roripifolium Verbascum
  • Roripifolium Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum roripifolium (also called Roripifolium 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 roripifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbascum roripifolium is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum roripifolium 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 roripifolium

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

Verbascum roripifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum roripifolium?

Verbascum roripifolium

What is the common name of Verbascum roripifolium?

Roripifolium Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum roripifolium?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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

Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Ian Keith Ferguson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.K.Ferguson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811410-1: 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].