Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scoparium
ID:
419689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 4: 66 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419021



Common Names

  • Scoparium Mullein
  • Scoparium Verbascum
  • Scoparium Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum scoparium (also called Broom 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 scoparium 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

The flower of Verbascum scoparium is a large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum scoparium is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Verbascum scoparium

Verbascum scoparium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, France, and Spain.

Verbascum scoparium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum scoparium?

Verbascum scoparium

What is the common name of Verbascum scoparium?

Broom Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum scoparium?

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

Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936484-1: 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].