Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1770
Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Vindob. 1: 6 (1770)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647387
Common Names
- Small-flowered Foxglove
- Small-flowered Fox-glove
- Small-flowered Foxglove
Description
Digitalis parviflora (also called Small-flowered Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It has tall, erect stems with small, white to purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Digitalis parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as heart problems, asthma, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitalis parviflora has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitalis parviflora can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Digitalis parviflora
Digitalis parviflora can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in parts of Asia.
Digitalis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitalis parviflora?
Digitalis parviflora
What is the common name of Digitalis parviflora?
Small-flowered Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Digitalis parviflora?
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:802069-1: 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].