Natural products investigation of Hawaiian samples of Verbascum thapsus – common Mullein

Planta Medica ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Weingärtener Rosa ◽  
K Hagiwara ◽  
AD Wright
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Common Mullein

Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the Rhinusa tetra (Fabricius) species complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3329 (1) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERTO CALDARA ◽  
ROBERTO CASALINI ◽  
COSIMO BAVIERA
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
North America ◽  
Species Complex ◽  
Broad Sense ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Common Mullein

All taxa closely related to or synonymized with Rhinusa tetra (Fabricius, 1792) are studied, including the available type mate-rial. Four species are considered taxonomically valid: Rhinusa tetra, R. comosa (Rosenschoeld, 1838), R. moroderi (Reitter,1906), R. verbasci (Rosenschoeld, 1838). The following four new synonymies are proposed: R. tetra (= Gymnetron eoumRosenschoeld, 1838 syn. n.; = Cleopus uncinatus Dufour, 1843 syn. n.; = Cleopus verbasci Dufour, 1843 syn. n.); R. moroderi(= Gymnetron otini Hustache, 1946 syn. n). Neotypes are designated for Cionus amictus Germar, 1821, Cleopus uncinatus andCleopus verbasci. Lectotypes are designated for Curculio teter, Gymnetron comosum, Gymnetron crassirostre Lucas, 1849,Gymnetron eoum, Gymnetron fuscescens Rosenschoeld, 1838, Gymnetron haemorrhoum Rosenhauer, 1847, Gymnetron moro-deri, Gymnetron plagiellum Gyllenhal, 1838, Gymnetron trigonale Gyllenhal, 1838 and Gymnetron verbasci, all currentlyincluded in Rhinusa. A key separating the four valid species is supported by diagnoses, biological notes, distributional data andillustrations. These new findings are important because R. tetra in the broad sense was proposed as a potential candidate for the biological control of invasive Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.) in North America.

scholarly journals What's in a Name? Can Mullein Weed Beat TB Where Modern Drugs Are Failing?

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eibhlín McCarthy ◽  
Jim M. O'Mahony
Keyword(s):  
Skin Disease ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Mycobacterial Disease ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
History Of ◽  
Common Mullein

Common mullein weed (Verbascum thapsus) has a large number of synonyms and old local “nick names” which connect the plant with mycobacteria. A strong history of medicinal use has been uncovered for the treatment of tuberculosis, tubercular skin disease, leprosy, and mycobacterial disease in animals. Here, we examine problems encountered in treating such diseases today, the historical and scientific links between mullein and pathogenic bacteria, and the possibility that this common weed could harbour the answer to beating one of the world's biggest infectious killers.

In vitro culture of common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.)

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arzu U. Turker ◽  
N. D. Camper ◽  
E. Gurel
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Culture ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Common Mullein

Evolution of growth but not structural or chemical defense in Verbascum thapsus (common mullein) following introduction to North America

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2379-2389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Alba ◽  
M. Deane Bowers ◽  
Dana Blumenthal ◽  
Ruth Hufbauer
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Chemical Defense ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Common Mullein

Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.): recent advances in research

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 733-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arzu Ucar Turker ◽  
Ekrem Gurel
Keyword(s):  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Common Mullein

Cucullia verbasci an Agent for the Biological Control of Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Weed Science ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. G. Maw
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Host Specificity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Mullein

The host specificity of mullein moth (Cucullia verbasci L.) [Lepidoptera: Caradrinidae (Noctuidae)] and its suitability as a biological control agent of the common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.) (Scrophulariaceae) were investigated. Thirty-six plant species in 10 families were tested but sustained feeding by the insect and consistent development occurred only on mullein species. Nibbling on plants other than on mulleins did not prolong the life of the insect significantly longer than larvae without food. Thus, the mullein moth is considered to be a safe agent to release against mullein.

THE BIOLOGY OF CANADIAN WEEDS.: 28. Verbascum Thapsus L. and V. Blattaria L.

1978 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATHERINE L. GROSS ◽  
PATRICIA A. WERNER
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Maritime Provinces ◽  
Southern Ontario ◽  
Verbascum Thapsus ◽  
Abandoned Fields ◽  
Introduced Weeds ◽  
Common Mullein

Verbascum thapsus L., common mullein, and V. blattaria L., moth mullein, are introduced weeds of pasture, abandoned fields, and roadsides occurring in widely-spaced, but dense patches in Southern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime Provinces, British Columbia and throughout the U.S.A. Original research and information from other studies are incorporated into a summary of the biology of these two fugitive plant species.

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