Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bilgeae
ID:
1323888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yild.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 19(1): 3 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336342

Common Names

  • Bilgeae Allium
  • Allium Bilgeae
  • Bilgeae Allium

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Description

Allium bilgeae (also called the Bilge Allium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It has large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium bilgeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium bilgeae has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium bilgeae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first growing season.

Where to Find Allium bilgeae

Allium bilgeae is native to Turkey. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as in deserts and savannas.

Allium bilgeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium bilgeae?

Allium bilgeae

What type of plant is Allium bilgeae?

It is a bulbous perennial belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae.

Where is Allium bilgeae found?

It is native to Turkey, specifically in the Anatolian Plateau.

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

Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yild.' in the authors string.