Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
756466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(2): 205. 1875 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755799

Common Names

  • Boissier's Onion
  • Boissier Onion
  • Boissier's Garlic

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Description

Allium boissieri (also called Boissier's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of narrow, linear leaves and a single, slender stem bearing an umbel of star-shaped, white flowers. It is found in rocky places, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and sauces. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium boissieri has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium boissieri is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Allium boissieri

Allium boissieri can be found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Allium boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium boissieri?

Allium boissieri

What is the common name of Allium boissieri?

Boissier's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium boissieri?

It is native to Turkey and Syria

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,

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