Allium roseum
Allium roseum, commonly known as the Rose Leek, is a captivating perennial celebrated for its striking pink umbels. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this bulbous plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. Its unique phytochemical properties offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a fascinating subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Allium roseum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Allium roseum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asparagales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and 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 several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. The species extends its reach into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares islands. Consequently, its range spans from the northern Atlantic coasts to the Mediterranean islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Allium roseum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galacturonic acid, glucose, mannose, flavonoids, fructose.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galacturonic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-o-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium roseum has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium roseum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, antidiabetic, antioxidant, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |