Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
asarense
ID:
756363

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Fritsch & Matin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Genet. Resources Crop Evol. 48: 404 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755696

Common Names

  • Asarense Onion
  • Asarense Garlic
  • Asarense Allium

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Description

Allium asarense (also called Asarense 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 asarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium asarense 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 asarense 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 asarense

Allium asarense can be found in Iran.

Allium asarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium asarense?

Allium asarense

What is the common name of Allium asarense?

Asar Onion

What type of plant is Allium asarense?

Bulbous herb

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-295053: Based on the initial data import
Farideh Matin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matin' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.