Status:
valid
Authors:
Trigas, Iatroú & Tzanoud.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Biol. Res.-Thessalon. 14: 226 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330331
Common Names
- Allium Apergii
- Garlic Chives
- Chinese Chives
Description
Allium apergii (also called 'Apergii Allium', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Allium apergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium apergii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium apergii is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Turkey. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Allium apergii
Allium apergii is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in countries such as France, Germany, and Italy.
Allium apergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium apergii?
Allium apergii
What is the family of Allium apergii?
Amaryllidaceae
What is the native range of Allium apergii?
Greece
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
Panayiotis Trigas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trigas' in the authors string.