Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alekii
ID:
1325284

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Fritsch & M.V.Agab.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Rev. Allium subg. Melanocrommyum : 94 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337738

Common Names

  • Allium alekii
  • Alek's Allium
  • Alek's Onion

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Description

Allium alekii (also called Alek's Onion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Iran. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allium alekii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium alekii has white flowers with yellow centers and a purple throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium alekii is a perennial, evergreen bulb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Iran. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Allium alekii

Allium alekii can be found in Iran.

Allium alekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium alekii?

Allium alekii

What is the common name of Allium alekii?

Alek's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium alekii?

It is native to 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

Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.