Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stachydifolium
ID:
419622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 25 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418954



Common Names

  • Stachydifolium Mullein
  • Stachydifolium Verbascum
  • Stachydifolium Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum stachydifolium (also called 'Stachydifoliate 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 stachydifolium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbascum stachydifolium var. stachydifolium
Verbascum stachydifolium var. adspersum (Freyn & Sint.) Murb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum stachydifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and spindly with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum stachydifolium 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 stachydifolium

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

Verbascum stachydifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum stachydifolium?

Verbascum stachydifolium

What is the common name of Verbascum stachydifolium?

Stiff-leaved Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum stachydifolium?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770148-1: 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].