Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
648044

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 867 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647376



Common Names

  • Obscura Foxglove
  • Dusky Foxglove
  • Dusky Digitalis


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as heart problems, asthma, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Digitalis obscura sub. laciniata (Lindl.) Maire
Digitalis obscura sub. obscura

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis obscura has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis obscura can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Digitalis obscura

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

Digitalis obscura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis obscura?

Digitalis obscura

What is the common name of Digitalis obscura?

Obscure Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis obscura?

Woodlands, grasslands, 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802063-1: 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].