Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aflatunense
ID:
756214

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 917 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755547

Common Names

  • Aflatunense Onion
  • Aflatunense Garlic
  • Aflatunense Allium

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Description

Allium aflatunense (also called Persian Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium aflatunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium aflatunense is a small white flower with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium aflatunense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Allium aflatunense

Allium aflatunense can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Allium aflatunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium aflatunense?

Allium aflatunense

What is the common name of Allium aflatunense?

Purple-Flowered Onion

Where is Allium aflatunense native to?

Central Asia

Species in the Allium genus

Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium, Allium anisotepalum, Allium antiatlanticum, Allium anzalonei, Allium apulum, Allium archeotrichon, Allium arkitense, Allium arlgirdense, Allium armenum, Allium armerioides, Allium aroides, Allium artemisietorum, Allium asarense, Allium ascalonicum, Allium aschersonianum, Allium asclepiadeum, Allium asirense, Allium asperiflorum,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294916: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.