Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
647992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 171 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647324



Common Names

  • Laevigata Foxglove
  • Smooth Foxglove
  • Smooth Digitalis


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Description

Digitalis laevigata (also called Smooth 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 laevigata 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 laevigata sub. graeca (Ivanina) K.Werner
Digitalis laevigata sub. laevigata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Digitalis laevigata flower is a tubular, yellow bloom with purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis laevigata 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 laevigata

Digitalis laevigata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny meadows and rocky slopes.

Digitalis laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis laevigata?

Digitalis laevigata

What are the common names of Digitalis laevigata?

Smooth foxglove, Smooth foxglove, Smooth foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis laevigata?

It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802026-1: 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].