Status:
valid
Authors:
Özhatay & Kandemir
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Bagbahçe Bilim Derg. 2: 51 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340780
Common Names
- Allium erzincanicum
- Erzincanicum Allium
- Erzincanicum Onion
Description
Allium erzincanicum (also called Erzincan 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 erzincanicum 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 erzincanicum has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium erzincanicum is a small bulbous plant found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a cool, moist environment.
Where to Find Allium erzincanicum
Allium erzincanicum is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Erzincan and Tunceli.
Allium erzincanicum FAQ
What is the common name of Allium erzincanicum?
Erzincan onion
What is the natural range of Allium erzincanicum?
Turkey
What is the habitat of Allium erzincanicum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Ali Kandemir: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kandemir' in the authors string.