Genus Allium L. (Alliaceae) in Siberia

Abstract

The genus Allium in Siberia has been revised. The materials of LE, WIR, MW, ALTB, NSK, OSBU herbarium collections, information resources on the Internet, literature data on the flora of various regions of Russia and neighboring states, as well as materials personally gathered during collecting missions have been analyzed. As a result, it was established that 62 Allium species grow in Siberia, of which 11 are endemic. The synopsis presented in the article reflects the modern system of the genus Allium. The information provided for each species includes that on the initial description, ecological confinement and geographical distribution, as well as the most common synonyms. The geographical analysis of Siberian alliums revealed the largest representation of species (18) with the South Siberian type of distribution area, which confirms one of the points of view that distinguishes this territory as a special center of species diversity of the studied genus.

Allium ducissae (A. subgen. Polyprason, Amaryllidaceae) a New Species from the Central Apennines (Italy)

“…Consequently, the occurrence of A. strictum from peninsular Italy should be excluded. This latter species is very rare in Italy, where it occurs only in the Alps, representing the western limit of its distribution area (e.g., [ 9 , 12 , 19 , 29 ]).…”

“…The latter section is characterized by sub-conical bulbs inserted above a short rhizome, with reticulated tunics and linear, flat leaves [ 4 , 17 ]. Allium strictum is a Eurasian species distributed in Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and China [ 12 , 18 , 19 ]. Some authors (e.g., [ 13 , 20 ]) have highlighted the uncertain systematic position of the Apennines’ populations of A. strictum , suggesting further study.…”

The Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Tulbaghia, Allium, Crinum and Cyrtanthus: ‘Talented’ Taxa from the Amaryllidaceae

“…Bartolucci et al identified A. ducissae , a new breed of Allium that grows in the mountainous regions of the Central Apennines in the Abruzzo and Lazio counties of Italy [ 113 ]. Furthermore, A. strictum , a Eurasian species, is distributed across China, Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia [ 114 , 115 ]. A. umbilicatum , also called gladiolus or leek is usually localized in semi-arid regions and can tolerate sub-zero freezing winters [ 116 ].…”