Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mariana
ID:
648024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 465 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647356



Common Names

  • Mariana Foxglove
  • Marian's Foxglove
  • Marian's Digitalis


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Description

Digitalis mariana (also called Dwarf Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It has short, erect stems with small, white to purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis mariana 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 mariana sub. heywoodii (P.Silva & M.Silva) Hinz
Digitalis mariana sub. mariana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Digitalis mariana 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 mariana 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 mariana

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

Digitalis mariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis mariana?

Digitalis mariana

What is the common name of Digitalis mariana?

Mariana Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis mariana?

Woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802048-1: 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].