Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Yang & G.Q.Gou
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 30: 437 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834713
Common Names
- Allium fanjingshanense
- Fanjingshanense Allium
- Allium Fanjingshanense
Description
Allium fanjingshanense (also called Fanjingshanense Allium, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in dry savannas. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Allium fanjingshanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used to make cosmetics and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium fanjingshanense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium fanjingshanense is a tropical plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or bulbils. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Bulbils should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Allium fanjingshanense
Allium fanjingshanense is found in the temperate forests of China.
Allium fanjingshanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium fanjingshanense?
Allium fanjingshanense
What is the common name of Allium fanjingshanense?
Fanjingshan Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium fanjingshanense?
Allium fanjingshanense is native to China
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
Guang Qian Gou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Q.Gou' in the authors string.
Chuan Dong Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Yang' in the authors string.