Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alamutense
ID:
923572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Razyfard, Zarre & R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 353 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922907

Common Names

  • Allium Alamutense
  • Alamut Onion
  • Alamut Garlic

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Description

Allium alamutense (also called Alamut Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion native to the Mediterranean region. It has a bulbous root and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and star-shaped, and the fruits are small, round, and black. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium alamutense is a species of onion native to Iran. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium alamutense has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a cyme. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium alamutense is a species of onion native to Iran. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm and humid environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Allium alamutense

Allium alamutense can be found in the wild in Iran.

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-468582: Based on the initial data import
Shahin Zarre (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarre' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.