Amaryllidaceae FAMILY

Allium stracheyi

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[ 76 Title Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. Publication Author Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Publisher HMSO Year 1984 ISBN 0112425291 Description Concentrates mainly on the effects of poisonous plants to livestock. ].

Botanical Description

Allium stracheyi is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a flowering scape 35 - 40cm tall from an underground bulb[ 1061 Title Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Potential of Leaf Extract of Allium Stracheyi Publication Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 6(2): 139-143, 2010 Author Shashi Ranjan et al Publisher INSInet Publication Year 2010 ISBN Description Research paper confirming the efficcy of Allium stracheyi as a medicinal herb. It can be downloaded from the Internet ]. The plant is a popular food (mainly used as a flavouring) and is also used commonly as a medicine in those parts of the Himalayas where it is native.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Pakistan, through the Himalayas to Nepal

HabitatAlpine meadows on stony slopes, sandy soils and arid areas at elevations around 3,500 - 4,000 metres. Near moist rocks, dry rocks and steep slopes, with a strong preference for sunny sites; at elevations from 2,500 - 3,000 metres[ 1061 Title Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Potential of Leaf Extract of Allium Stracheyi Publication Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 6(2): 139-143, 2010 Author Shashi Ranjan et al Publisher INSInet Publication Year 2010 ISBN Description Research paper confirming the efficcy of Allium stracheyi as a medicinal herb. It can be downloaded from the Internet ].