Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tuna-ekimii
ID:
419706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Karavel., A.Duran & Hamzaoğlu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 229 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419038



Common Names

  • Tuna-ekimii Mullein
  • Tuna-ekimii Verbascum
  • Tuna-ekimii Velvet Plant


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Description

Verbascum tuna-ekimii (also called Tuna 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 tuna-ekimii 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 tuna-ekimii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum tuna-ekimii 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 tuna-ekimii

Verbascum tuna-ekimii is native to Turkey.

Verbascum tuna-ekimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum tuna-ekimii?

Verbascum tuna-ekimii

What are the common names of Verbascum tuna-ekimii?

Tuna-ekimii Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum tuna-ekimii?

It is found in Turkey.

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

Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Faik Ahmet Karavelioğulları: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karavel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061410-1: 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].