Allium jesdianum
Allium jesdianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Allium jesdianum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this species offers diverse health benefits, ranging from antimicrobial actions to restorative wellness. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal potential is essential for exploring its natural healing capabilities.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Allium jesdianumSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Allium jesdianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions. In Middle Europe, it can be specifically located within Germany. Moving eastward, the species is found in Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan. Its range extends further into Western Asia, where it inhabits the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Finally, the plant is also documented as growing within the borders of Iraq.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Allium jesdianum is characterized by its classification as a cryptophyte, specifically functioning as a geophyte. This life strategy relies on specialized underground storage organs, such as bulbs, which allow the plant to survive periods of environmental stress or unfavorable seasonal conditions by protecting its perennating buds beneath the soil surface. As a geophyte, it remains dormant during unfavorable phases, emerging to complete its reproductive cycle when environmental triggers become optimal. This survival mechanism ensures the plant's persistence in its habitat through the use of these subterranean structures, which serve as a reservoir of nutrients and moisture for the development of new shoots.
- Life form :
- geophyte
- Life form :
- cryptophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Allium jesdianum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and ecological positioning. It functions as a self-supporting climber, maintaining its structural integrity without the need for external hosts to facilitate upward movement. In terms of its nutritional strategy, the plant is entirely independent, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on other living hosts for survival. Furthermore, its spatial orientation is strictly terrestrial, growing within the soil substrate rather than occupying an epiphytic niche.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Allium jesdianum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Stem
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Chemicals
Allium jesdianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, RUTIN, ethanol, ferulic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- BMC plant biology
RUTIN
- BMC plant biology
ethanol
- Recent patents on biotechnology
ferulic acid
- BMC plant biology
Activities
Allium jesdianum has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- BMC plant biology
Antidiabetic
- Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation
Antioxidant
- BMC plant biology
Conditions
Allium jesdianum has 16 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium chrysogenum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium notatum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alzheimer's disease
- Neuroscience letters
Aspergillus niger
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Candida albicans
- Journal of family medicine and primary care
Candida tropicalis
- Journal of family medicine and primary care
Escherichia coli
- BMC plant biology
Penicillium chrysogenum
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Penicillium notatum
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- BMC plant biology
Staphylococcus aureus
- BMC plant biology
Streptococcus mutans
- Journal of family medicine and primary care
Preparations
Allium jesdianum has 12 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Aj extract, alcoholic extract, essential oil, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of plant bulbs, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of stem and leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aj extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcoholic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic and methanolic extracts of plant bulbs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic and methanolic extracts of stem and leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl acetate and n-hexane fractions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydro alcoholic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroalcoholic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mouthwash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aj extract
- Journal of pharmacopuncture
Alcoholic extract
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Essential oil
- Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Ethanolic and methanolic extracts of plant bulbs
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Ethanolic and methanolic extracts of stem and leaves
- Recent patents on biotechnology
Ethyl acetate and n-hexane fractions
- BMC plant biology
Hydro alcoholic extract
- Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation
Hydroalcoholic extract
- Neuroscience letters
Methanol
- BMC plant biology
Mouthwash
- Journal of family medicine and primary care