Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wiedemannianum
ID:
420369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 51 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419701



Common Names

  • Verbascum wiedemannianum
  • Wiedemann's Mullein
  • Giant Mullein


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Description

Verbascum wiedemannianum (also called Wiedemann's Mullein, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with a terminal spike of yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbascum wiedemannianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbascum wiedemannianum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum wiedemannianum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Verbascum wiedemannianum

Verbascum wiedemannianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and other sunny areas.

Verbascum wiedemannianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum wiedemannianum?

Verbascum wiedemannianum

What is the common name of Verbascum wiedemannianum?

Wiedemann's Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum wiedemannianum?

Verbascum wiedemannianum is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770218-1: 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].