Allium dodecanesi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodecanesi
ID:
756792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Karavok. & Tzanoud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 9: 141 (1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756125
Common Names
- Dodecanesi Onion
- Dodecanesi's Onion
- Allium Dodecanesi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium dodecanesi (also called Dodecanesian Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous root system and produces white flowers in the summer months.
Uses & Benefits
Allium dodecanesi is used in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium dodecanesi has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, round, and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium dodecanesi is a bulbous perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. The plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Allium dodecanesi
Allium dodecanesi is native to the Mediterranean region.
Allium dodecanesi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium dodecanesi?
Allium dodecanesi
What is the common name of Allium dodecanesi?
Dodecanesi Garlic
What is the natural habitat of Allium dodecanesi?
Grassy hillsides and rocky slopes
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-295456: Based on the initial data import
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.
E. Karavokyrou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karavok.' in the authors string.