Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cariensis
ID:
647929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Jaub. & Spach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 5: t. 409 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647261



Common Names

  • Digitalis Cariensis
  • Cari Foxglove
  • Cari Digitalis


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Description

Digitalis cariensis (also called Carian Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in grassy habitats. It is a biennial herbaceous plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with a rosette of leaves and racemes of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis cariensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis cariensis has large, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis cariensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade and drought. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Digitalis cariensis

Digitalis cariensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Digitalis cariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis cariensis?

Digitalis cariensis

What is the common name of Digitalis cariensis?

Cariensis

Where is Digitalis cariensis found?

It is found in the Canary Islands

Species in the Digitalis genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801984-1: 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].