Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflorum
ID:
419672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 29(2): 69 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419004



Common Names

  • Sessile-flowered Mullein
  • Sessile-flowered Verbascum
  • Sessile-flowered Verbascum


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Description

Verbascum sessiliflorum (also called 'Sessile-flowered 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 Crete and other parts of the Mediterranean region, and grows in grassland, scrub, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum sessiliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum sessiliflorum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum sessiliflorum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Verbascum sessiliflorum

Verbascum sessiliflorum is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas.

Verbascum sessiliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum sessiliflorum?

Verbascum sessiliflorum

What is the common name of Verbascum sessiliflorum?

Sessile-flowered Mullein

What is the growth habit of Verbascum sessiliflorum?

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

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811446-1: 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].