Cretan Mullein
Verbascum creticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cretan Mullein, scientifically known as Verbascum creticum, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean landscape. Renowned for its velvety foliage and striking yellow blossoms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and soothe various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cretan Mullein
- Scientific synonyms
- Ditoxia Cretica · Thapsandra Cretica · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- Cretan Mullein
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Verbascum creticumSynonyms
- Ditoxia cretica
- Thapsandra cretica
- Celsia cretica f. pallescens
- Celsia cretica
- Lasiake lyratum
- Celsia australis
- Celsia cretica subsp. balearica
- Celsia lyrata
- Ditoxia lyrata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Verbascum creticum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Verbascum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Verbascum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is distributed across the Baleares and Corse. Furthermore, the species is found within the borders of France. Finally, its range extends to the island of Sardegna in the Mediterranean.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Verbascum creticum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-OCTEN-3-OL, Phenylethanal, cis-3-Hexen-1-ol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenylethanal | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-3-Hexen-1-ol | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |