Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mahneshanense
ID:
923377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Razyfard, Zarre & R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 356 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922712

Common Names

  • Allium mahneshanense
  • Allium Mahneshanense
  • Allium mahneshanense Plant

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Description

Allium mahneshanense (also called Mahneshan Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Iran. It is found in rocky places and open slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium mahneshanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium mahneshanense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium mahneshanense is an evergreen bulb that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Allium mahneshanense

Allium mahneshanense can be found in Iran.

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-468345: Based on the initial data import
Shahin Zarre (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarre' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.