Digitalis canariensis

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Digitalis canariensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Digitalis
Species:
D. canariensis
Binomial name
Digitalis canariensis
Synonyms[2][3]
  • Isoplexis canariensis (L.) Loudon
  • Callianassa canariensis (L.)
    Berthel.
  • Digitalis lurida
    Salisb.

Digitalis canariensis is a member of the genus Digitalis.

Taxonomy

This species is part of section Isoplexis, which was temporarily accepted as an own genus. The synonym Isoplexis canariensis also continues to be used. In general, as of 2017, opinions concerning the taxonomic status of Isoplexis species differ depending on the source.[2][3]

Description

Individuals of these species are small,

Phylloscopus species has been documented. The fruit is a capsule.

D. canariensis, fruit

Digitalis canariensis contains

toxic
. Medical use is documented, primarily historical in nature.

Distribution

Digitalis canariensis is

endemic to the Canary Islands where it occurs on the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma.[3][6] It grows in laurel forest and Erica arborea
woods.

References

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  1. ^ "Digitalis canariensis". International Plant Names Index. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b The Plant List. Isoplexis canariensis. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (2017-07-31)
  3. ^ a b c "Digitalis canariensis L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
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  5. ^ P. Studer, S. K. Pavanaram, C. R. Gavilanes, Horst Linde, Kuno Meyer: Die Glykoside der Blätter von Digitalis canariensis. Helvetica 46/1, 1963, 23-45.
  6. ^ Marhold, Karol (2011). Greuter, Werner; von Raab-Straube, E. (eds.). "Details for: Isoplexis canariensis". Euro+Med Plantbase. Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
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