Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
karyeteini
ID:
757178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 165 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756511

Common Names

  • Allium karyeteini
  • Karyeteini Onion
  • Karyeteini Garlic

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Description

Allium karyeteini (also called Karyetin's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion native to the Caucasus region. It has a bulbous base and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium karyeteini 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 karyeteini 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium karyeteini is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated in pots or containers, or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The bulbs can be divided in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Allium karyeteini

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

Allium karyeteini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium karyeteini?

Allium karyeteini

What is the common name of Allium karyeteini?

Karyetein's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium karyeteini?

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,

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