Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
isakulii
ID:
757136

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Fritsch & F.O.Khass.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life S.-W. & C. Asia 5: 65 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756469

Common Names

  • Allium isakulii
  • Isakulii Onion
  • Isakulii Garlic

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Description

Allium isakulii (also called Isakul Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Turkey and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a single stem and a cluster of star-shaped flowers that are usually white, pink, or purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

Allium isakulii has a variety of culinary uses, including as a garnish, in salads, and as a flavoring for soups and sauces. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has a variety of medicinal uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium isakulii is a white or pinkish-purple star-shaped umbel with 6-9 tepals. The seeds are black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium isakulii 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 isakulii

Allium isakulii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Allium isakulii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium isakulii?

Allium isakulii

What is the common name of Allium isakulii?

Isakulii Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium isakulii?

It is native to Turkey.

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-295773: Based on the initial data import
Furkat Jasánov (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.O.Khass.' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.