Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
647960

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 368 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647292



Common Names

  • Rusty Foxglove
  • Rusty Fox-glove
  • Rusty Foxglove


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Description

Digitalis ferruginea (also called Rusty Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, slender stem with yellow-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it contains cardiac glycosides which can be used to treat heart conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Digitalis ferruginea sub. schischkinii (K.V.Ivanova) K.Werner
Digitalis ferruginea sub. ferruginea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis ferruginea has white to pale pink flowers with yellow throats and dark purple spots. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis ferruginea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by seed sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Digitalis ferruginea

Digitalis ferruginea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in parts of Asia.

Digitalis ferruginea FAQ

What type of plant is Digitalis ferruginea?

Digitalis ferruginea is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family.

Where does Digitalis ferruginea grow?

Digitalis ferruginea is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

What is the growth habit of Digitalis ferruginea?

Digitalis ferruginea is an evergreen perennial with a clump-forming habit and a height of up to 30 cm.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802003-1: 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].