Allium monanthum
Korean wild chive
Allium monanthum, commonly known as the single-flowered onion, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Allium monanthum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Allium, specifically as the species Allium monanthum.
| 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 monanthum, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 单花韭 (zh-hans), 單花韭 (zh-hant), and 單花韭 (zh-hk). In Korean, it is commonly called 달래 (ko), while in Russian, it is known as Лук одноцветковый (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 单花韭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 單花韭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 單花韭 | Wikidata |
| ko | 달래 | Wikidata |
| ru | Лук одноцветковый | Wikidata |
| zh | 单花韭 | Wikidata |
| bg | едноцветен лук | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメニラ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 单花韭 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 單花韭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. Its range extends into China, where it can be found in both Manchuria and the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula. Finally, the plant is also documented as growing within the various islands of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Allium monanthum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dimethyl tetrasulfide, dimethyl trisulfide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dimethyl tetrasulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethyl trisulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |