Status:
valid
Authors:
Maroofi & R.M.Fritsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 353 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922656
Common Names
- Allium kurdistanicum
- Kurdistanicum Allium
- Kurdistanicum Allium
Description
Allium kurdistanicum (also called Kurdistan Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Allium kurdistanicum is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Middle East. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and can be used to add flavor to dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: small, black, and slightly curved. Seedlings: thin, long, and slightly curved.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium kurdistanicum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Allium kurdistanicum
Allium kurdistanicum is found in the temperate grasslands of the Middle East.
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
Hossein Maroofi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maroofi' in the authors string.