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Allium hirtovaginatum

Allium hirtovaginatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Allium hirtovaginatum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and biological activities offers promising potential for developing new natural pharmacological treatments.

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Allium Cupani Var. Hirtovaginatum · Allium Cupani F. Hirtovaginatum · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Allium hirtovaginatum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae and is specifically identified by its genus, Allium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the Baleares islands. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found inhabiting the landscape of Greece. The distribution extends further through the Mediterranean to include the islands of Kriti and Sicilia. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the territory of Italy.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia
Western Asia Cyprus
Western Asia East Aegean Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Allium hirtovaginatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dimethyl disulfide.

Chemicals reported in Allium hirtovaginatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Dimethyl disulfide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dimethyl disulfide

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Allium hirtovaginatum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Activities reported in Allium hirtovaginatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Allium hirtovaginatum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MCF-7 cells.

Conditions investigated for Allium hirtovaginatum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Mcf-7 cells 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Mcf-7 cells

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity