Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
decoratum
ID:
1328336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turginov & Tojibaev

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 177: 291 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340790

Common Names

  • Allium decoratum
  • Decoratum Allium
  • Decoratum Onion

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Description

Allium decoratum (also called Decorated Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium decoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium decoratum has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium decoratum is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Allium decoratum

Allium decoratum is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Erzincan and Tunceli.

Allium decoratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium decoratum?

Allium decoratum

What is the common name of Allium decoratum?

Decorated Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium decoratum?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

K. Tojibaev (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tojibaev' in the authors string.
Orzimat Turginov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turginov' in the authors string.