Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
648108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braun-Blanq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 73: 345 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647440



Common Names

  • Alpine Foxglove
  • Alpine Fox-glove
  • Alpine Foxglove


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Description

Digitalis subalpina (also called Alpine Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It is a low-growing plant with downy, grey-green leaves and tall spikes of pink or white flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis subalpina 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 subalpina has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis subalpina 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 subalpina

Digitalis subalpina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Digitalis subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis subalpina?

Digitalis subalpina

What is the common name of Digitalis subalpina?

Alpine Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis subalpina?

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

Josias Braun-Blanquet (1884-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braun-Blanq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802090-1: 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].