Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
647928

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 368 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647260

Common Names

  • Digitalis Canariensis
  • Canary Foxglove
  • Canary Digitalis

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Description

Digitalis canariensis (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 canariensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis canariensis 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 canariensis is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Digitalis canariensis

Digitalis canariensis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Digitalis canariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis canariensis?

Digitalis canariensis

What is the common name of Digitalis canariensis?

Canariensis

Where is Digitalis canariensis found?

It is found in the Canary Islands

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 (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801983-1: 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].