Changes
Addition of x Digiplexis to Xylella fastidiosa hosts as nursery stock
Effective from 31 August 2023The department has undertaken a review of hybrids of Digitalis purpurea (common foxglove) and Isoplexis canariensis (Canary Island foxglove), including the current accepted taxonomic names for both species.
As a result of this assessment, the department is updating the ‘Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock’ BICON case to include the following names:
- x Digiplexis
- Digitalis x Isoplexis
- Digitalis canariensis
Who does this notice affect:
Importers (and their customs brokers) of these species for an end use as nursery stock, and departmental staff.
Import permits:
Current import permits will not be updated to reflect this change, any permit holders intending to import this species will have to apply for a variation to include this additional species.
Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.
This Change applies to the following Cases: