Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 2: 425 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756409
Common Names
- Hissaricum Onion
- Hissaricum's Onion
- Allium Hissaricum
Description
Allium hissaricum (also called Hissar Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has a rosette of linear leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Allium hissaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flowers of Allium hissaricum are white, and are borne in a dense, globular umbel. The seeds are black, and the seedlings are short and stout.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium hissaricum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Allium hissaricum
Allium hissaricum is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Allium hissaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium hissaricum?
Allium hissaricum
What is the common name of Allium hissaricum?
Hissar Onion
What is the flowering period of Allium hissaricum?
Late spring to early summer
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,