Digitalis nervosa
Digitalis nervosa, commonly known as Nervy Foxglove, is a perennial herb native to North America. Distinguished by its striking bell-shaped flowers, this plant contains potent cardiac glycosides. While historically significant in traditional medicine for heart ailments, its extreme toxicity necessitates cautious handling and careful scientific study to prevent poisoning.
- Scientific name: Digitalis nervosa
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Digitalis nervosa, 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 Plantaginacea. 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 nervosa, is referred to by the common name Damarlı üskükotu in Azerbaijani (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Damarlı üskükotu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the mountainous regions of Western Asia. It can be found growing across the North Caucasus, which forms a significant part of its natural habitat. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the Transcaucasus region. Beyond the Caucasus, its distribution reaches further south into the territory of Iran. These specific locations define the primary environmental zones where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Digitalis nervosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardenolides, cardiac glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardenolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Digitalis nervosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heart failure.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heart failure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |