Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
orestis
ID:
1320683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kalpoutz., Trigas & Constantin.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 196 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333137

Common Names

  • Allium orestis
  • Orestis Onion
  • Orestis Allium

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Description

Allium orestis (also called 'Orestis Garlic', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Greece, and is found in temperate grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium orestis is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers can be used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium orestis is a small, white to pale pink, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium orestis is a perennial flower that can be propagated from bulbs or seeds. It prefers a temperate climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Allium orestis

Allium orestis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

Allium orestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium orestis?

Allium orestis

What is the common name of Allium orestis?

Allium

What is the natural habitat of Allium orestis?

Tropical forests

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

Theophanis Constantinidis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constantin.' in the authors string.
Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalpoutz.' in the authors string.
Panayiotis Trigas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trigas' in the authors string.