Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
malyschevii
ID:
757342

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Friesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. , Arac.-Orch.: 89 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756675

Common Names

  • Malyschev's Onion
  • Malyschev's Garlic
  • Malyschev's Leek

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Description

Allium malyschevii (also called 'Malyschev's Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has a round bulb with a white or pinkish skin and a strong onion-like odor. It grows in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium malyschevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium malyschevii has white or pink flowers, and its seeds are black and round. Its seedlings have a single leaf and are thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium malyschevii is a bulbous perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 4 and can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium malyschevii

Allium malyschevii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Allium malyschevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium malyschevii?

Allium malyschevii

What is the common name of Allium malyschevii?

Malyschev's Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium malyschevii?

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,

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