Digitalis lanata
Woolly foxglove
Digitalis lanaata, commonly known as the woolly foxglove, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its dense, velvety foliage, this medicinal plant contains potent cardiac glycosides, historically utilized in traditional medicine to treat various cardiovascular ailments and regulate heart rhythms effectively.
- Scientific name: Digitalis lanata
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Digitalis lanata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Digitalis lanata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is referred to as Naparstnica wełnistwa, while in Russia, it is called Наперстянка шерстистая. In the Serbian linguistic tradition, it is known as Besniče (sr-el) or Бесниче (sr-ec), and in Hungary, it is commonly called gyapjas gyűszűvirág.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Naparstnica wełnista | Wikidata |
| ru | Наперстянка шерстистая | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Besniče | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Бесниче | Wikidata |
| hu | gyapjas gyűszűvirág | Wikidata |
| et | villane sõrmkübar | Wikidata |
| de | Wolliger Fingerhut | Wikidata |
| sq | Luletokëza leshtake | Wikidata |
| az | Tükcüklü üskükotu | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wołmjany naporst | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Its presence extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia as well. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Hungary, contributing to its central European range. Finally, the distribution reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Albania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Digitalis lanata, is a significant medicinal species known for its therapeutic properties derived from specific components. The primary source of its active glycosides is the leaves, which are carefully harvested at the correct developmental stage to ensure potency. Whether used as a whole leaf or processed into a fine dried leaf powder, these parts are essential in the preparation of various cardiac medications. Using the dried leaf powder allows for more precise dosing and easier integration into pharmaceutical formulations, making the processed leaves indispensable in modern medicine.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaf powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Digitalis lanata has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 64 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include digoxin, cardenolides, lanatoside C, pregnenolone, progesterone.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 64
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| digoxin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| cardenolides | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| lanatoside C | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| pregnenolone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| progesterone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| digoxigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucodigifucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5 alpha-pregnan-3 beta-ol-20-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5 alpha-pregnane-3,20-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5 beta-pregnan-3 alpha-ol-20-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Digitalis lanata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, ischemia, myocardial infarct, necrosis, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial infarct | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |