Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kiiense
ID:
917617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murata) Hir.Takah.bis & M.Hotta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 60: 86 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916952

Common Names

  • Allium Kiiense
  • Kiiense Allium
  • Kiiense Onion

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Description

Allium kiiense (also called Kii Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a bulbous perennial with linear leaves and umbels of white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium kiiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium kiiense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium kiiense is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be planted in the spring or fall and should be spaced about 8 inches apart. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Allium kiiense

Allium kiiense is native to Japan.

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-462266: Based on the initial data import
Gen Murata (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murata' in the authors string.
Mitsuru Hotta (1935-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hotta' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Takahashi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hir.Takah.bis' in the authors string.