Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 300 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647252
Common Names
- Digitalis Atlantica
- Atlantic Foxglove
- Atlantic Digitalis
Description
Digitalis atlantica (also called Canary Island Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with a rosette of leaves and racemes of yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Digitalis atlantica is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive pink flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitalis atlantica has large, white 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis atlantica is a small, evergreen perennial that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Digitalis atlantica
Digitalis atlantica can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Digitalis atlantica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis atlantica?
Digitalis atlantica
What is the common name of Digitalis atlantica?
Atlantic Foxglove
What is the habitat of Digitalis atlantica?
Woodlands and grasslands
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:801976-1: 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].