Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kingdonii
ID:
757191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 175 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756524

Common Names

  • Allium kingdonii
  • Kingdon's Onion
  • Kingdon's Garlic

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Description

Allium kingdonii (also called Kingdon's 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 kingdonii 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

Allium kingdonii has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium kingdonii 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 kingdonii

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

Allium kingdonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium kingdonii?

Allium kingdonii

What is the common name of Allium kingdonii?

Kingdon's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium kingdonii?

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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