Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
autumniflorum
ID:
808257

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.O.Khass. & Akhani

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 7(Suppl. 2): 120 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807591

Common Names

  • Allium Autumniflorum
  • Autumniflorum Allium
  • Autumniflorum's Allium

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Description

Allium autumniflorum (also called Autumn-Flowering 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 autumniflorum 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 autumniflorum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium autumniflorum 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 autumniflorum

Allium autumniflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Allium autumniflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium autumniflorum?

Allium autumniflorum

What is the natural habitat of Allium autumniflorum?

It is native to Turkey and Syria.

What are the characteristics of Allium autumniflorum?

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-345824: Based on the initial data import
Furkat Jasánov (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.O.Khass.' in the authors string.
Hossein Akhani (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akhani' in the authors string.