Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
saccatum
ID:
419655

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 283 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418987



Common Names

  • Sac Mullein
  • Sac Verbascum
  • Sacred Mullein


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Description

Verbascum saccatum (also called Pouch Mullein, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in dry, sunny, open areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum saccatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum saccatum has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum saccatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate some drought. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Verbascum saccatum

Verbascum saccatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Verbascum saccatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum saccatum?

Verbascum saccatum

What is the common name of Verbascum saccatum?

Sac Mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum saccatum?

It is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump up to 2 feet tall and wide.

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 Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770106-1: 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].