Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macedonica
ID:
648020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 149 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647352

Common Names

  • Macedonica Foxglove
  • Macedonian Foxglove
  • Macedonian Digitalis

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Description

Digitalis macedonica (also called Macedonian Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in grassy habitats. It is a biennial herbaceous plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with a rosette of leaves and racemes of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis macedonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a dye for fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Digitalis macedonica flower is a tubular, yellow bloom with purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis macedonica 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 macedonica

Digitalis macedonica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny meadows and rocky slopes.

Digitalis macedonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis macedonica?

Digitalis macedonica

What is the common name of Digitalis macedonica?

Macedonian Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis macedonica?

Woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows

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

Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802044-1: 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].