Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
648101

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 282 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647433



Common Names

  • Scepter Foxglove
  • Scepter Fox-glove
  • Scepter Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Isoplexis sceptrum (L.f.) Steud. [unknown]

Description

Digitalis sceptrum (also called Sceptre Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in rocky and grassy slopes, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis sceptrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis sceptrum has large, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis sceptrum 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 sceptrum

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

Digitalis sceptrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis sceptrum?

Digitalis sceptrum

What is the common name of Digitalis sceptrum?

Scepter Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis sceptrum?

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802083-1: 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].