Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 120: 225 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911351
Common Names
- Allium oreotadzhikorum
- Oreotadzhikorum Onion
- Oreotadzhikorum Garlic
Description
Allium oreotadzhikorum (also called Oreotadzhik Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It has long, narrow leaves and an umbel of white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in meadows and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Allium oreotadzhikorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food flavoring. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium oreotadzhikorum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium oreotadzhikorum is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated by dividing the bulbs or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Allium oreotadzhikorum
Allium oreotadzhikorum is native to Tajikistan and can be found in the Darvaz region.
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,