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Allium hookeri
  • Hooker's Onion
    •  
  • Hooker Chive
    •  
  • Manipuri

a vegetable of the Allium genus in the family Alliaceae.

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Niche
  • Herbaceous
    Herbaceous
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Loamy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Allium hookeri has 0 edible uses listed
Allium hookeri has 0 material uses listed

Botanical description

Hooker Chives is a bulbous herb with thick, fleshy roots. Bulbs are clustered and cylindrical. Leaves are linear, shorter than or almost equalling the flowering scape, 0.5-1 cm wide, midvein distinct. Scape usually arises from base of bulb, 20-60 cm tall, usually without leaf sheaths, sometimes with 1. Flowers are borne in hemispheric to spherical, many flowered umbels. Flower-stalks are nearly equal, 2-3 time as long as the petals. Tepals are white or greenish yellow to yellow, lanceshaped, 4-7.5 × 1-1.5 mm, tip long-pointed, sometimes unequally 2-lobed. Filaments are very narrow, tapering above, slightly shorter than or equaling the tepals, fused at base and fixed to perianth segments.[3]

Uses

Toxic parts

Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[4].

Edible uses

Notes

In Manipur, the plant is extensively used to garnish the cooking. It is a fairly common ingradient in pakoras, ommlettes and an essential ingradient in paaknam[5].

Flowers

Raw as a Salad

The raw flowers can be used as a garnish on salads.

Leaves, Bulb

Raw, Cooked as a Vegetable

Material uses

Whole plant

Repellent, Insect Repellent

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system[K].
There are no medicinal uses listed for Allium hookeri.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Herbaceous

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Bees

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. The plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season, pot up the divisions in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing well and then plant them out into their permanent positions.

Seed

Cultivation

The plant is cultivated as a food crop in southern China[6]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.

Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[7]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[7]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[8]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[9][2][10]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[11].

Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[12].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Allium hookeri. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Allium hookeri.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Allium hookeri
Genus
Allium
Family
Alliaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1]
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
[2]
Botanic
[6]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    Herbaceous
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    ?
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    ?
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    white
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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    References

    1. ? 1.01.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (32202/01/01)
    2. ? 2.02.12.2 Riotte. L. Companion Planting for Successful Gardening. Garden Way, Vermont, USA. ISBN 0-88266-064-0 (32202/01/01)
    3. ? [Allium hookeri] Wikipedia (Español) (2013/06/11)
    4. ? Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. HMSO ISBN 0112425291 (32202/01/01)
    5. ? Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named FlowersOfIndia
    6. ? 6.06.1 [Flora of China] (32202/01/01)
    7. ? 7.07.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (32202/01/01)
    8. ? Davies. D. Alliums. The Ornamental Onions. Batsford ISBN 0-7134-7030-5 (32202/01/01)
    9. ? Philbrick H. and Gregg R. B. Companion Plants. Watkins (32202/01/01)
    10. ? Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd ISBN 0-584-10141-4 (32202/01/01)
    11. ? Allardice.P. A - Z of Companion Planting. Cassell Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-304-34324-2 (32202/01/01)
    12. ? Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (32202/01/01)

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