Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii
Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii, commonly known as the rusty foxglove, is a rare subspecies prized for its distinct botanical characteristics. Native to specific mountainous regions, this plant contains potent cardiac glycosides. While medicinally significant for heart regulation, it requires extreme caution due to its high toxicity if mishandled.
- Scientific name: Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Digitalis, specifically the subspecies schischkinii.
| 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, known in Russian as Наперстянка Шишкина (ru: Наперстянка Шишкина), belongs to a specialized subspecies within the foxglove family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Наперстянка Шишкина | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily centered within the Caucasus region. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of the North Caucasus. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Transcaucasus area, covering significant portions of this mountainous territory. In addition to these regions, the species is also documented within Western Asia. Specifically, it occupies natural habitats located throughout Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lanatoside C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lanatoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |