Status:
valid
Authors:
Kollmann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 248 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756514
Common Names
- Allium kastambulense
- Kastambul Onion
- Kastambul Garlic
Description
Allium kastambulense (also called Kastambul Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion native to Turkey. 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 kastambulense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a culinary herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium kastambulense is an umbel with white or pink tepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium kastambulense is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 10 cm apart.
Where to Find Allium kastambulense
Allium kastambulense is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Allium kastambulense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium kastambulense?
Allium kastambulense
What is the common name of Allium kastambulense?
Kastambul Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium kastambulense?
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,