Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
648062

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 621 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647394

Common Names

  • Common Foxglove
  • Common Fox-glove
  • Common Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Digitalis thapsi Bertero ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Digitalis purpurea (also called Common Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It has tall, erect stems with large, white to purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Digitalis purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Digitalis purpurea var. amandiana (Samp.) Cout.
Digitalis purpurea var. mauretanica Humbert & Maire ex Emb. & Maire
Digitalis purpurea var. toletana Font Quer
Digitalis purpurea var. purpurea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis purpurea has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis purpurea 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 purpurea

Digitalis purpurea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in parts of Asia.

Digitalis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis purpurea?

Digitalis purpurea

What is the common name of Digitalis purpurea?

Common Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis purpurea?

Woodlands and meadows

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:802077-1: 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].