Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii
Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii, is a specialized subspecies of the rusty foxglove. Native to specific mountainous regions, this medicinal plant belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It contains potent cardiac glycosides, historically utilized in pharmacology for heart regulation, though it requires precise handling due to its toxicity.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Digitalis Schischkinii · Digitalis Ferruginea Var. Parviflora
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkiniiSynonyms
- Digitalis schischkinii
- Digitalis ferruginea var. parviflora
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Digitalis ferruginea subsp. schischkinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lanatoside C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lanatoside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
lanatoside C
- Molecular biology reports