Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 567 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647366
Common Names
- Minor Foxglove
- Lesser Foxglove
- Lesser Digitalis
Description
Digitalis minor (also called Lesser Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It has short, erect stems with small, white to purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Digitalis minor 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Digitalis minor var. palaui (Garcias Font & Marcos) Hinz & Rosselló
Digitalis minor var. minor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitalis minor has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis minor 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 minor
Digitalis minor can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in parts of Asia.
Digitalis minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis minor?
Digitalis minor
What is the common name of Digitalis minor?
Small Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Digitalis minor?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802056-1: 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].