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
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.
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
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].