Alanya Foxglove
Digitalis davisiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Alanya Foxglove, scientifically known as Digitalis davisiana, is a striking perennial native to the mountainous regions of Turkey. Renowned for its bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers, this species belongs to the medicinal Digitalis genus. While prized for its beauty, it contains potent cardiac glycosides, requiring careful handling and expert application.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Alanya Foxglove · Davis Foxglove · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Alanya Foxglove
- Davis Foxglove
- Davis' Foxglove
- Davis's Foxglove
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Digitalis davisianaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established under the genus Digitalis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Digitalis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Digitalis davisiana, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is strictly confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, the species is found exclusively in the country of Türkiye. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to certain local habitats within the Turkish landscape. Consequently, understanding its precise environmental needs in this specific territory is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Digitalis davisiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Cardenolides, Cardiac Glycosides.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardenolides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthraquinones
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Cardenolides
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Cardiac Glycosides
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Conditions
Digitalis davisiana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include burns, wounds.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Burns | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wounds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Burns
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Wounds
- Indian journal of experimental biology