Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 31: 31 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647448
Common Names
- Digitalis transiens
- Transiens Digitalis
- Transiens
Description
Digitalis transiens (also called Transient Foxglove, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tall plant with grey-green leaves and purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Digitalis transiens 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 transiens has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis transiens 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 transiens
Digitalis transiens is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Digitalis transiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis transiens?
Digitalis transiens
What is the common name of Digitalis transiens?
Transient Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Digitalis transiens?
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:802095-1: 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].