Digitalis davisiana
Digitalis davisiana, commonly known as Davis's foxglove, is a striking perennial native to the mountainous regions of China. Renowned for its bell-shaped, cream-to-yellow flowers, this species belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. While containing potent cardiac glycosides, it serves as a significant subject in botanical and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Digitalis davisiana
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Digitalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Digitalis davisiana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Davisian foxglove, while in German, it is known as Davis-Fingerhut. In its native or studied botanical regions, it may also be called Davisian digital, reflecting its important medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Digitalis davisiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, cardenolides, cardiac glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardenolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Digitalis davisiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |