Allium iranicum
Allium iranicum, commonly known as a wild medicinal onion, is a resilient perennial native to the rugged landscapes of Iran. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Allium iranicum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Allium iranicum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. It is further categorized within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family within the genus Allium.
| 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, known scientifically as Allium iranicum, is referred to by the common name ثوم إيراني in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ثوم إيراني | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Western Asia. Its natural habitat includes the expansive territories of Iran. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Iraq. These two countries represent the core of its geographical distribution. Therefore, its presence is concentrated in these particular parts of the Middle East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Activities
Allium iranicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemorrhoidal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemorrhoidal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |