Allium flavum subsp. flavum
Allium flavum subsp. flavum, commonly known as Yellow Onion, is a distinctive perennial herb native to Central Asia. Characterized by its vibrant yellow, umbel-shaped flowers and aromatic bulbous roots, this subspecies is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its potential role in supporting cardiovascular health.
- Scientific name: Allium flavum subsp. flavum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Allium as the subspecies Allium flavum subsp. flavum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Allium flavum subsp. flavum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Vietnamese, it is known as Allium pallens (vi: Allium pallens), and in Arabic, it is called ثوم شاخب (ar: ثوم شاخب). Furthermore, it is identified as Allium pallens in Waray (war: Allium pallens), Cebuano (ceb: Allium pallens), and Swedish (sv: Allium pallens).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| ar | ثوم شاحب | Wikidata |
| war | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| ceb | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| sv | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| uk | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| co | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| id | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| tr | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
| be | Allium pallens | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Its presence extends further into the eastern reaches of Middle Europe, specifically covering the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Hungary, representing a significant portion of its central range. Finally, its distribution reaches into Southwestern Europe, where it is located in France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Allium flavum subsp. flavum, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structures, specifically the flower, which typically appears in a dense, spherical umbel. These blossoms are essential to the plant's life cycle, serving as the primary site for pollen production and seed development. In a medicinal context, while various parts of the Allium genus are studied for their bioactive properties, the intricate structure of the flower remains a key diagnostic feature for identifying this specific subspecies in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium flavum subsp. flavum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |