An underutilized species Allium fasciculatum Rendle 'Shanu Dungdunge' (subgenus Amerallium, section Bromatorrhiza) from north eastern India: study on variability, eco-geography and domestication trends

摘要

Allium fasciculatum Rendle (subgenus Amerallium, section Bromatorrhiza), an underutilized species from north eastern India was investigated for taxonomy and character variation based on data from field, experimental, herbarium and eco-geographical study. In addition comparative study with a close relative, A. hookeri was undertaken and was presented. Trends of domestication of A. fasciculatum and an identification key to subg. Amerallium sect. Bromatorrhiza were discussed to facilitate collection and conservation of germplasm.