Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
velenovskyana
ID:
648124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 12: 358 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647456



Common Names

  • Velenovsky Foxglove
  • Velenovsky's Foxglove
  • Purple Foxglove


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Description

Digitalis velenovskyana (also called Velenovsky's Foxglove, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It is a tall plant with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis velenovskyana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Digitalis velenovskyana

Digitalis velenovskyana is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Digitalis velenovskyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis velenovskyana?

Digitalis velenovskyana

What is the common name of Digitalis velenovskyana?

Velenovsky's Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis velenovskyana?

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

Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802101-1: 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].