Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hooshidaryae
ID:
791749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mashayekhi, Zarre & R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 116: 193 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791082

Common Names

  • Allium hooshidaryae
  • Hooshidar's Allium
  • Hooshidar's Onion

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Description

Allium hooshidaryae (also called Hooshidar's Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Allium hooshidaryae is used as an ornamental plant and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium hooshidaryae has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium hooshidaryae can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Allium hooshidaryae

Allium hooshidaryae is native to the temperate forests of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Allium hooshidaryae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium hooshidaryae?

Allium hooshidaryae

What is the family of Allium hooshidaryae?

Amaryllidaceae

What are the common names of Allium hooshidaryae?

Hooshidary's Onion

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-329661: Based on the initial data import
Shahin Zarre (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarre' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.
Saeedeh Mashayekhi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mashayekhi' in the authors string.