Allium callimischon subsp. haemostictum
Allium callimischon subsp. haemostichtm, commonly known as the Blood-red Onion, is a striking medicinal plant native to specialized Mediterranean habitats. Renowned for its vibrant crimson blooms, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its unique bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic properties in herbal treatments.
- Scientific name: Allium callimischon subsp. haemostictum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Allium, specifically as the subspecies haemosticum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within two primary regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented on the island of Kriti. Moving toward Western Asia, the species is also found within the borders of Türkiye. These two locations define the known natural habitat for this particular subspecies. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these specific Mediterranean and West Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Allium callimischon subsp. haemostictum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium callimischon subsp. haemostictum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MCF-7 cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |