Status:
valid
Authors:
Zerbst & Bocquet
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 86: 206 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647389
Common Names
- Pelia Foxglove
- Pelia Fox-glove
- Pelia Foxglove
Description
Digitalis pelia (also called Pelia 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 pelia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitalis pelia has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis pelia 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 pelia
Digitalis pelia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in parts of Asia.
Digitalis pelia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis pelia?
Digitalis pelia
What is the common name of Digitalis pelia?
Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Digitalis pelia?
Woodlands and meadows
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:802071-1: 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].