Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 9(Suppl. 2): 56 (2008 publ. 2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911333
Common Names
- Allium aznavense
- Aznavense Onion
- Aznavense Garlic
Description
Allium aznavense (also called Azna 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 aznavense is used as a flavoring agent in cooking and is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium aznavense has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium aznavense is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated by dividing the bulbs or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Allium aznavense
Allium aznavense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Iran.
Allium aznavense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium aznavense?
Allium aznavense
What is the natural habitat of Allium aznavense?
Allium aznavense is native to Iran
What are the uses of Allium aznavense?
Allium aznavense 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,