Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ekeri
ID:
1317797

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Kaya & Koçyigit

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Türk. Geofitleri 3: 516 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330251

Common Names

  • Allium ekeri
  • Ekeri Allium
  • Ekeri

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Description

Allium ekeri (also called Eker's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Turkey, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium ekeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium ekeri has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium ekeri is an herbaceous perennial native to Turkey. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Allium ekeri

Allium ekeri is native to the mountains of Turkey.

Allium ekeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium ekeri?

Allium ekeri

What is the natural habitat of Allium ekeri?

Grasslands of Turkey

What are the medicinal uses of Allium ekeri?

It is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and other ailments

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

Erdal Kaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Kaya' in the authors string.