Verbascum schimperianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperianum
ID:
419680
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 11 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419012
Common Names
- Schimperianum Mullein
- Schimperianum Verbascum
- Schimperianum Velvet Plant
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Verbascum schimperianum (also called 'Schimper's Mullein', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a spike of yellow flowers. It is native to Ethiopia and other parts of East Africa, and grows in grassland, scrub, and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Verbascum schimperianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and fevers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbascum schimperianum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2–3 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are yellow and have a rosette of leaves.
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Verbascum schimperianum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Verbascum schimperianum
Verbascum schimperianum is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas.
Verbascum schimperianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbascum schimperianum?
Verbascum schimperianum
What is the common name of Verbascum schimperianum?
Schimper's Mullein
What is the natural habitat of Verbascum schimperianum?
Grassy slopes
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770116-1: 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].