Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arkitense
ID:
756353

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 80: 385 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755686

Common Names

  • Allium arkitense
  • Arkitense Onion
  • Arkitense Garlic

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Description

Allium arkitense (also called Arkit Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium arkitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium arkitense has white or pink flowers, with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium arkitense is a bulbous plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from offsets or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. It is best to divide the bulbs every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Allium arkitense

Allium arkitense can be found in Turkey.

Allium arkitense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium arkitense?

Allium arkitense

What is the common name of Allium arkitense?

Arkit Onion

Where is Allium arkitense native to?

Turkey

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-295044: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.