Allium jesdianum
Allium jesdianum, commonly known as Jesdia's onion, is a resilient perennial native to the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. Renowned for its distinct culinary flavor and medicinal properties, this wild bulb offers significant nutritional value and has been utilized traditionally for its various therapeutic healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Allium jesdianum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allium | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Allium jesdianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethanol, ferulic acid, flavonoid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium jesdianum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium jesdianum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium chrysogenum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium notatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |