Digitalis minor var. minor
Digitalis minor var. minor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Digitalis minor var. minor, is a perennial herb native to Europe, characterized by its delicate, bell-shaped flowers. Belonging to the Plantaginaceae family, this species shares botanical similarities with the more famous foxglove. While historically studied for its bioactive compounds, it requires careful handling due to its potent medicinal properties.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Digitalis minor var. minorSynonyms
- Digitalis purpurea f. dubia
- Digitalis dubia f. gracilis
- Digitalis purpurea subsp. dubia
- Digitalis purpurea var. longipedunculata
- Digitalis dubia f. longipedunculata
- Digitalis dubia var. marcosii
- Digitalis dubia var. micrantha
- Digitalis purpurea var. gracilis
- Digitalis dubia
- Digitalis dubia var. gracilis
- Digitalis purpurea proles dubia
- Digitalis dubia var. longipedunculata
- Digitalis dubia f. mollis
- Digitalis minor var. minima
- Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora
- Digitalis dubia var. rodriguezii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Digitalis, specifically the variety minor.
| 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, known scientifically as Digitalis minor var. minor, exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily confined to the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. More specifically, this particular variety is documented within the Balearic Islands. Because of this limited range, the plant is considered an endemic feature of this island archipelago. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in this specific territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Digitalis minor var. minor has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cardenolide, Cardiac Glycosides, Phytosterol, sterol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardenolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cardenolide
- Planta medica
Cardiac Glycosides
- Planta medica
Phytosterol
- Planta medica
sterol
- Planta medica