Digitalis ferruginea
Rusty foxglove
Digitalis ferruginea, commonly known as rusty foxglove, is a perennial herb distinguished by its distinctive reddish-brown spots on the calyx. Native to Europe, this potent plant contains cardiac glycosides. While historically significant in treating heart conditions, its high toxicity requires extreme caution, as improper use can be fatal.
- Scientific name: Digitalis ferruginea
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae, it is classified under the genus Digitalis. Specifically, Digitalis ferruginea represents a unique medicinal species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 scientifically as Digitalis ferruginea, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is called Naparstnica rdzawa, while in Russia, it is referred to as Наперстянка ржавая. In Azerbaijan, the species is known as Paslı üskükotu, and in the Upper Sorbian language, it is called Zerzawy naporst. Finally, in Sweden, it is commonly identified as Brun fingerborgsblomma.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Naparstnica rdzawa | Wikidata |
| ru | Наперстянка ржавая | Wikidata |
| az | Paslı üskükotu | Wikidata |
| hsb | Zerzawy naporst | Wikidata |
| sv | Brun fingerborgsblomma | Wikidata |
| ar | قمعية عنابية | Wikidata |
| de | Rostfarbiger Fingerhut | Wikidata |
| et | Roostepruun sõrmkübar | Wikidata |
| hy | ժանգային մատնոցուկ | Wikidata |
| bg | ръждив напръстник | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented in both Germany and Hungary. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, its distribution extends into Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Albania and Bulgaria. Furthermore, the species reaches its southern reaches within the country of Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Digitalis ferruginea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardenolides, digoxin, flavonoids, hispidulin, p-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardenolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |