Digitalis chalcantha is a flowering evergreen shrub in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, specifically Gran Canaria.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Digitalis |
| Species: | D. chalcantha
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| Digitalis chalcantha (Svent. & O'Shan.) Albach, Bräuchler & Heubl
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Description
editDigitalis chalcantha is one of three foxglove species that are endemic to the Canary Islands, along with Digitalis canariensis and Digitalis isabelliana. These species are distinguished from other foxgloves by their tubular flowers, which have a large upper lip instead of a large lower lip.[4]
D. chalcantha is an upright-growing, evergreen shrub growing to 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) high, with upright stems and long, lanceolate, slightly serrated dark green leaves. Inflorescence consists of long spikes of russet-orange flowers, with long hoods, a bi-lobed upper lip, and a three-lobed lower lip. The stamens are tipped with white anthers.[5][6]
Habitat and distribution
editDigitalis chalcantha favours well-drained slopes and walls, between 400–900 m (1,300–3,000 ft) above sea level. Colonies have been found in the northern region of Gran Canaria.[6]
D.chalcantha is considered to be a critically endangered species.[2]
References
edit- ^ Marrero Rodríguez, Á.; Naranjo Morales, M. (2011). "Isoplexis chalcantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T161967A5521614. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T161967A5521614.en. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Digitalis chalcantha". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Digitalis chalcantha". National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Observing Nature: Cresta de gallo de Moya - The Official Gran Canaria Tourist Website". www.grancanaria.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Digitalis chalcantha | Shrubs/RHS". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ a b "Plant species of the Canary Islands". Plant Species of the Canary Islands. October 16, 2024.