Allium humile

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Allium humile, is classified within the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It belongs to the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and the genus Allium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its presence is documented within the South-Central areas as well as the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Pakistan. Furthermore, it is also distributed throughout the West Himalaya region. These locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse mountainous and subtropical landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Allium humile is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, typically thriving within specific montane or alpine zones. This species occupies a distinct vertical niche, with its distribution spanning an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 3000 m AMSL. The plant reaches its maximum recorded elevation at 4000 m AMSL, indicating a high degree of adaptation to the physiological stresses associated with low atmospheric pressure, intense UV radiation, and colder temperatures found at such heights. On average, the species is most commonly situated at a mean elevation of 3500 m AMSL, suggesting that these mid-to-high altitude conditions provide the optimal ecological balance required for its growth and survival.

Elevational range max:

4000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

3500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Allium humile is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. It functions as a cryptophyte, ensuring its survival by protecting its vital organs underground during unfavorable environmental conditions. Specifically, its life form is classified as a geophyte, meaning it relies on specialized underground storage organs, such as bulbs, to endure dormancy and facilitate regrowth in subsequent years.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Allium humile is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative parts. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte, maintaining an independent life cycle without being a parasite on other organisms. It does not possess climbing tendencies, functioning as a self-supporting herb that relies on its own structural integrity for upright growth.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Allium humile is characterized by a specialized vegetative structure optimized for efficient resource management and environmental adaptation. A key component of its morphological physiology is the development of its foliage, which exhibits a controlled range of dimensions to balance photosynthetic surface area with moisture retention. Specifically, the leaf width of the plant is regulated within a narrow physiological margin, typically measuring a minimum of 0.4 cm and reaching a maximum of 1 cm. This specific leaf width range plays a critical role in the plant's transpiration rates and its ability to facilitate gas exchange while minimizing water loss in its native habitat. These structural parameters are integral to the plant's metabolic efficiency and its overall capacity for growth and survival.

Leaf width max:

1 cm

Leaf width min:

0.4 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Allium humile is primarily driven by its flowering cycle, which occurs during the early summer months. The flowering period typically begins in June and continues through July, though the exact timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. During this window, the plant produces inflorescences that facilitate sexual reproduction through pollination, eventually leading to the development of seeds.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Allium humile has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phytol acetate.

Phytol acetate

1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Allium humile has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Allium humile has 6 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, ethanol extract, ethyl acetate extract, hexane extract, methanol extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Fitoterapia

Ethanol extract

1. Fitoterapia

Ethyl acetate extract

1. Fitoterapia

Hexane extract

1. Fitoterapia

Methanol extract

1. Fitoterapia

Methanolic extract

1. Fitoterapia