Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
karistanum
ID:
774240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Pavone & Salmeri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 5: 760 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000773573

Common Names

  • Allium karistanum
  • Karistan Onion
  • Karistan Garlic

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Description

Allium karistanum (also called Karistan Onion, Karistan Garlic, or Karistan Garlic Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium karistanum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium karistanum has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium karistanum is a bulbous perennial native to Turkey. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the bulbs should be divided in the fall.

Where to Find Allium karistanum

Allium karistanum can be found in grasslands and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.

Allium karistanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium karistanum?

Allium karistanum

What is the common name of Allium karistanum?

Karistanum Allium

What is the natural habitat of Allium karistanum?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

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-312186: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.