Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
xanthophoeniceum
ID:
420362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 42 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419694



Common Names

  • Verbascum xanthophoeniceum
  • Xanthophoeniceum Mullein
  • Giant Mullein


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Description

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum (also called Xanthophoeniceum 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 xanthophoeniceum 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 xanthophoeniceum has small, white flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a non-flowering stem and place in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Verbascum xanthophoeniceum

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbascum xanthophoeniceum?

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum

What is the common name of Verbascum xanthophoeniceum?

Yellow-flowered Mullein

What is the natural habitat of Verbascum xanthophoeniceum?

Verbascum xanthophoeniceum 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770222-1: 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].