Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(2): 243 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756506
Common Names
- Allium karataviense
- Karatavian Onion
- Karatavian Garlic
Description
Allium karataviense (also called Karatavian Onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to Central Asia. It is a bulbous herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands, and is often used as a culinary herb.
Uses & Benefits
Allium karataviense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as sore throats and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium karataviense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium karataviense is a fast-growing, bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Allium karataviense
Allium karataviense is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Allium karataviense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium karataviense?
Allium karataviense
What is the common name of Allium karataviense?
Karatavian Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium karataviense?
Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe
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,