Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
efeae
ID:
1328116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Özhatay & I.Genç

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 38: 1022 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340570


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Description

Allium efeae (also called Efea's Onion, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant that grows in rosettes of tightly packed leaves. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and is typically found in rocky, semi-arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium efeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium efeae has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium efeae is a bulbous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from bulbs or by division. Bulbs should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Allium efeae

Allium efeae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Allium efeae FAQ

What is the common name of Allium efeae?

Allium efeae is commonly known as the Efea Onion.

What is the natural habitat of Allium efeae?

Allium efeae is native to Turkey.

What is the optimal temperature for Allium efeae?

Allium efeae prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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

Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.