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Purple Mullein

Verbascum phoeniceum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Lamiales (シソ目)
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Verbascum
Species
Verbascum phoeniceum (Purple Mullein)

Names in Other Languages

French Molène de Phénicie
German Violette Königskerze

Similar Species in Verbascum

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Aaron'S Rod
Verbascum thapsus
Least Concern
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Caucasian Mullein
Verbascum pyramidatum
Not Evaluated
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Hungarian Mullein
Verbascum speciosum
Not Evaluated
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Moth Mullein
Verbascum blattaria
Near Threatened
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Nettle-leaf mullein
Verbascum chaixii
Not Evaluated
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Decurrent Mullein
Verbascum decursivum
Critically Endangered
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Transcaucasian Speedwell
Verbascum transcaucasicum
Critically Endangered
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Black Mullein
Verbascum nigrum
Least Concern
View all species in Verbascum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Mullein?
The scientific name of Purple Mullein is Verbascum phoeniceum. It belongs to the genus Verbascum.
Where does Purple Mullein live?
Purple Mullein is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) belongs to the genus Verbascum, which is part of the taxonomic family Scrophulariaceae.
What kingdom does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Mullein?
The closest relatives of Purple Mullein in the genus Verbascum include Aaron'S Rod, Caucasian Mullein, Hungarian Mullein, Moth Mullein, Nettle-leaf mullein.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Verbascum — 17 Species

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Aaron'S Rod
Verbascum thapsus
LC 🐾
Caucasian Mullein
Verbascum pyramidatum
NE
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Purple Mullein
Verbascum phoeniceum
NE
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Hungarian Mullein
Verbascum speciosum
NE 🐾
Moth Mullein
Verbascum blattaria
NT 🐾
Nettle-leaf mullein
Verbascum chaixii
NE 🐾
Decurrent Mullein
Verbascum decursivum
CR 🐾
Transcaucasian Speedwell
Verbascum transcaucasicum
CR 🐾
Black Mullein
Verbascum nigrum
LC 🐾
Broad-leaf mullein
Verbascum pulverulentum
NE 🐾
Broussa Mullein
Verbascum bombyciferum
NE 🐾
Wand mullein
Verbascum virgatum
NE 🐾
Wavyleaf mullein
Verbascum sinuatum
NE 🐾
Clasping Mullein
Verbascum phlomoides
NE 🐾
White Mullein
Verbascum lychnitis
NT 🐾
Olympic mullein
Verbascum olympicum
NE 🐾
Dense-Flower Mullein
Verbascum densiflorum
LC
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