About Allium splendens Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
This entry mistakenly lists Allium splendens Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f. as the scientific name, and the description actually corresponds to Allium chinense. Allium chinense has a number of common names including Chinese onion, Chinese scallion, glittering chive, Japanese scallion, Kiangsi scallion, and Oriental onion. It is an edible species in the Allium genus, and its close relatives include onion, scallion, leek, chive, and garlic. Allium chinense is native to China, and is cultivated in many other countries. Its native distribution within China includes the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang. It has become naturalized in other parts of Asia as well as in North America. In folk medicine, Allium chinense is used as an ingredient in tonics to support intestinal health, and it is also used as a stomachic.
