Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elmaliense
ID:
771195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deniz & Sümbül

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 147 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770528

Common Names

  • Allium
  • Elmali Onion
  • Elmali Garlic

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Description

Allium elmaliense (also called Elmali Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Turkey and grows in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Allium elmaliense 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 stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allium elmaliense are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium elmaliense is a bulbous perennial plant. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant bulbs in a sunny location in well-drained soil in the fall. Water regularly during the growing season and let the foliage die back naturally in the summer. Divide the bulbs every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Allium elmaliense

Allium elmaliense is found in the Mediterranean region.

Allium elmaliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium elmaliense?

Allium elmaliense

What is the growth habit of Allium elmaliense?

It is an evergreen perennial herb with a rosette of leaves.

What is the native range of Allium elmaliense?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-309243: Based on the initial data import
Hüseyin Sümbül (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sümbül' in the authors string.
Ismail Gökhan Deniz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deniz' in the authors string.