Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 368 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647340
Common Names
- Lutea Foxglove
- Yellow Foxglove
- Yellow Digitalis
Description
Digitalis lutea (also called Yellow 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 lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a dye for fabric.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Digitalis lutea sub. australis (Ten.) Arcang.
Digitalis lutea sub. lutea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Digitalis lutea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis lutea is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Digitalis lutea
Digitalis lutea is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny meadows and rocky slopes.
Digitalis lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis lutea?
Digitalis lutea
What are the common names of Digitalis lutea?
Yellow foxglove, Yellow foxglove, Yellow foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Digitalis lutea?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802039-1: 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].