Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taxon. Rev. Allium subg. Melanocrommyum : 146 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337740
Common Names
- Allium esfahanicum
- Esfahan Allium
- Esfahan Onion
Description
Allium esfahanicum (also called Esfahan Onion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Iran. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium esfahanicum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium esfahanicum has white flowers with yellow centers and a purple throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium esfahanicum is a perennial, evergreen bulb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Iran. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Allium esfahanicum
Allium esfahanicum can be found in Iran.
Allium esfahanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium esfahanicum?
Allium esfahanicum
What is the common name of Allium esfahanicum?
Esfahan Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium esfahanicum?
It is native to Iran.
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,