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
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.
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
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].