Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sabzakense
ID:
757890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 76: 32 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757223

Common Names

  • Allium Sabzakense
  • Sabzak Onion
  • Sabzak Leek

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Description

Allium sabzakense (also called 'Sabzak Onion', among many other common names) is a flowering plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are white or pink and the bulbs are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Allium sabzakense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium sabzakense has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium sabzakense is a bulbous perennial that is native to Central Asia. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or from seed. Plant the bulbs in fall for spring blooms.

Where to Find Allium sabzakense

Allium sabzakense can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Allium sabzakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium sabzakense?

Allium sabzakense

What are the common names of Allium sabzakense?

Sabzak Onion

What is the native range of Allium sabzakense?

Central Asia

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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