Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.H.Davis) Strid
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Graeca 7-8: 14 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340475
Common Names
- Digitalis ikarica
- Ikarica Digitalis
- Ikarica Digitalis ikarica
Description
Digitalis ikarica (also called 'Ikarica Digitalis', 'Ikarica Digitalis' and 'Ikarica Digitalis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Greece. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Digitalis ikarica is an ornamental plant that is used to provide a decorative and attractive look to gardens. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitalis ikarica has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis ikarica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Digitalis ikarica
Digitalis ikarica is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. It can be found in rocky, open areas at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Digitalis ikarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis ikarica?
Digitalis ikarica
Where is Digitalis ikarica native to?
Greece
What is the flower color of Digitalis ikarica?
White
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:77142290-1: 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].