Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chalcantha
ID:
744411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Svent. & O'Shan.) Albach, Bräuchler & Heubl

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 271: 76 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743744



Common Names

  • Digitalis chalcantha
  • Chalcantha Foxglove
  • Chalcantha Golden Foxglove


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Description

Digitalis chalcantha (also called Yellow Foxglove, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem that bears one or more flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis chalcantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis chalcantha has yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis chalcantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-22°C (65-72°F).

Where to Find Digitalis chalcantha

Digitalis chalcantha is native to the Mediterranean region.

Digitalis chalcantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis chalcantha?

Digitalis chalcantha

What is the common name of Digitalis chalcantha?

Chalcantha Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis chalcantha?

Mountain meadows in the Mediterranean

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

Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
Dirk C. Albach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albach' in the authors string.
J. O'Shanahan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shan.' in the authors string.
Christian Bräuchler (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bräuchler' in the authors string.
Günther Heubl (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heubl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097483-1: 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].