Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mozaffarianii
ID:
917497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maroofi & R.M.Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 50: 22 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916832

Common Names

  • Allium mozaffarianii
  • Mozaffarianii Allium
  • Mozaffarianii Onion

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Description

Allium mozaffarianii (also called 'Mozaffarian's Onion', among many other common names) is a species of onion native to Central Asia. It is a small bulbous plant with a single stem and a cluster of narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. It is found in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Uses & Benefits

Allium mozaffarianii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium mozaffarianii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium mozaffarianii is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Allium mozaffarianii

Allium mozaffarianii is native to the Iranian province of Kerman and can be found in the Kerman Mountains.

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-462137: Based on the initial data import
Hossein Maroofi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maroofi' in the authors string.
Reinhard M. Fritsch (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Fritsch' in the authors string.