Few-Flowered Garlic
Allium paradoxum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Few-Flowered Garlic, scientifically known as Alliun paradoxum, is a resilient perennial bulb native to parts of Asia. Characterized by its delicate, umbel-shaped white flowers and slender green leaves, this ornamental plant thrives in woodland settings. While valued in gardens for its hardiness, it remains a fascinating botanical specimen.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Few-Flowered Garlic · Few-Flowered Leek · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Allium Paradoxum Var. Normale · Scilla Paradoxa
Names
Common Names
- Few-Flowered Garlic
- Few-Flowered Leek
- few-flower garlic
- few-flower leek
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Wunderlauch
- Berliner Bärlauch
- Seltsamer Lauch
- Wunder-Lauch
- seltsamer Lauch
- Wunder-Lauch
French:
- Ail paradoxal
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Allium paradoxumSynonyms
- Allium paradoxum var. normale
- Scilla paradoxa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and falls 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 across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species can also be found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, populations are established within the borders of Austria. Additionally, the plant extends its range into Belgium, further illustrating its European presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the unexpected onion, possesses unique botanical features that contribute to its medicinal potential. While much of its interest lies in its delicate white flowers and umbel structures, the plant roots serve as a vital component of its underground biology, storing nutrients necessary for its perennial growth. Furthermore, researchers often study various plant extracts derived from its tissues to explore the specific bioactive compounds that may offer therapeutic benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allium paradoxum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences
Activities
Allium paradoxum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium paradoxum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Fusarium infections, Plasmodium berghei, Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fusarium infections | Current medical mycology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extract | Current medical mycology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic extract | Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |