Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lojaconoi
ID:
757288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Lanfr. & Pavone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Webbia 35: 296 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756621

Common Names

  • Lojaconoi Onion
  • Lojaconoi Leek
  • Lojaconoi Garlic

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Description

Allium lojaconoi (also called Lojacono'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 lojaconoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible bulbs. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium lojaconoi has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium lojaconoi is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Allium lojaconoi

Allium lojaconoi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and France.

Allium lojaconoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium lojaconoi?

Allium lojaconoi

What is the common name of Allium lojaconoi?

Lojacono's Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium lojaconoi?

Late spring to early summer

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-295913: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
Edwin Lanfranco (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanfr.' in the authors string.