Allium wallichii
Allium wallichii, commonly known as Wallich's onion, is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Himalayan regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Often utilized to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues, this aromatic species serves as a vital component in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Allium wallichii
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is classified 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Allium wallichii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 多星韭, 山韭菜, 多星韭 (simplified), and 多星韭 (specifically in mainland China). Additionally, in Arabic, it is identified as ثوم واليشي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多星韭 | Wikidata |
| ar | ثوم واليشي | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多星韭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多星韭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山韭菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast areas, as well as the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Its distribution extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout the state of Assam. Additionally, it can be found growing within the East Himalaya region. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Allium wallichii, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its dried plant, which encompasses the entire herb including the bulbs, leaves, and stems. Once the plant is harvested and properly dried, it undergoes processing to preserve its therapeutic properties, allowing the concentrated essence of the herb to be used in various formulations. This dried material serves as the essential medicinal component, providing the bioactive compounds necessary for its traditional healing applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allium wallichii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |