Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouterde
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 348 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757115
Common Names
- Rupestristepposum Onion
- Rupestristepposum's Onion
- Rupestristepposum Garlic
Description
Allium gasyunense (also called 'Gasyu Garlic', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a low-growing perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and umbels of white or pinkish-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Allium rupestristepposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium gasyunense has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium gasyunense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Allium gasyunense
Allium gasyunense is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Allium gasyunense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium gasyunense?
Allium gasyunense
What is the common name of Allium gasyunense?
Gasyun Onion
What is the family of Allium gasyunense?
Amaryllidaceae
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,