Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thapsi
ID:
648112

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 867 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647444

Common Names

  • Digitalis thapsi
  • Thapsi Digitalis
  • Thapsi

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Description

Digitalis thapsi (also called Yellow Foxglove, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tall plant with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitalis thapsi has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitalis thapsi 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 thapsi

Digitalis thapsi can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Digitalis thapsi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitalis thapsi?

Digitalis thapsi

What is the common name of Digitalis thapsi?

Thaps's Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Digitalis thapsi?

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:802092-1: 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].