Allium apolloniensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apolloniensis
ID:
808256
Status:
valid
Authors:
Biel, Kit Tan & Tzanoud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 367 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807590
Common Names
- Allium Apolloniensis
- Apolloniensis Allium
- Apolloniensis's Allium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium apolloniensis (also called Apollo's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium apolloniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium apolloniensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium apolloniensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Allium apolloniensis
Allium apolloniensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Allium apolloniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium apolloniensis?
Allium apolloniensis
What is the natural habitat of Allium apolloniensis?
It is native to Turkey and Syria.
What are the characteristics of Allium apolloniensis?
It is an evergreen bulb with fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves.
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-345823: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Burkhard Biel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biel' in the authors string.
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.