Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 50: 12 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916808
Common Names
- Allium najafdaricum
- Najafdaricum Onion
- Najafdaricum Allium
Description
Allium najafdaricum (also called Persian Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to Iran and Afghanistan. It has a single stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Allium najafdaricum 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 najafdaricum is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium najafdaricum is a bulbous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated by seeds or bulb division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Bulbs should be divided in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The bulbs should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Allium najafdaricum
Allium najafdaricum is native to the Iranian province of Kerman and can be found in the Kerman Mountains.
Allium najafdaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium najafdaricum?
Allium najafdaricum
What is the common name of Allium najafdaricum?
Najafdar Allium
What is the natural habitat of Allium najafdaricum?
Grassland and scrubland
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,