Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudofraseri
ID:
912017

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 59: 111 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911352

Common Names

  • Allium pseudofraseri
  • Pseudofraseri Onion
  • Pseudofraseri Garlic

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Description

Allium pseudofraseri (also called Pseudofraser Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Iran and Afghanistan. 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 pseudofraseri 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 pseudofraseri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium pseudofraseri 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 pseudofraseri

Allium pseudofraseri is native to Turkey and can be found in the Konya province.

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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