Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spinosum
ID:
419625

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 10 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418957



Common Names

  • Spinosum Mullein
  • Spinosum Verbascum
  • Spinosum Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum spinosum (also called 'Spiny Mullein', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Europe and typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum spinosum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye and in the production of paper and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum spinosum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum spinosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Verbascum spinosum

Verbascum spinosum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is often found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Verbascum spinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum spinosum?

Verbascum spinosum

What is the common name of Verbascum spinosum?

Spiny Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum spinosum?

It is found in dry, grassy, and sandy soils

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770145-1: 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].