Which genus contains more species, Akebia or Verbascum?
Verbascum Verbascum ( ), common name mullein (sg. ) (also known as velvet plant), is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. They are native to Europe and Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean.
Boehmeria Boehmeria is a genus of 47 species of flowering plants in the nettle family Urticaceae. Of the species, 33 are indigenous to the Old World and 14 to the New World; no species is indigenous to both the Old and New Worlds. The species include herbaceous perennials, shrubs and small trees. Although related to the similar-looking species of the stinging nettles of genus "Urtica", species of "Boehmeria" do not have stinging hairs. Because of the similarity in appearance, some species are commonly called "false nettles".