Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
austroiranicum
ID:
911997

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 9(Suppl. 2): 26 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911332

Common Names

  • Allium austroiranicum
  • Austroiranicum Onion
  • Austroiranicum Garlic

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Description

Allium austroiranicum (also called South Iranian Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with white flowers. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allium austroiranicum is used as a flavoring agent in cooking and is known to have antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium austroiranicum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium austroiranicum is a perennial herb native to Iran. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Allium austroiranicum

Allium austroiranicum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Iran.

Allium austroiranicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium austroiranicum?

Allium austroiranicum

What is the natural habitat of Allium austroiranicum?

Allium austroiranicum is native to Iran

What are the uses of Allium austroiranicum?

Allium austroiranicum is used as an edible plant

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-456210: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.