Allium schoenoprasum
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum, commonly known as chives, is a versatile perennial herb prized for both culinary and medicinal uses. Rich in antioxidants and sulfur compounds, it offers anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Traditionally used to support digestive health and blood circulation, this aromatic plant remains a staple in natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Allium schoenoprasum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In English, it is referred to as Secglēac, while in Russian, it is called Лук скорода. Its names also vary in other regions, such as ثوم معمّر in Arabic, Mala soğanı in Azerbaijani, and Сибирски лук in Bulgarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Лук скорода | Wikidata |
| ang | Secglēac | Wikidata |
| ar | ثوم معمر | Wikidata |
| az | Mala soğanı | Wikidata |
| bg | Сибирски лук | Wikidata |
| bo | ཀེའུ། | Wikidata |
| bs | Vlasac | Wikidata |
| cs | pažitka pobřežní | Wikidata |
| csb | Łëczk | Wikidata |
| da | Purløg | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Allium schoenoprasum, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its natural distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the territories of Finland. The species also extends its range to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical reach continues northward into the landscape of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as chives, utilizes its long, slender, and hollow green leaves as its primary medicinal and culinary component. These narrow, grass-like leaves contain essential oils and sulfur compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties, often used to support digestive health and cardiovascular function.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allium schoenoprasum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-ascorbic acid, carotenoids, chlorophylls, galactose, glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium schoenoprasum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nephrotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium schoenoprasum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cancers, kidney diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |