Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
seirotrichum
ID:
757988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducell. & Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 13: 23 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757321

Common Names

  • Seirotrichum Onion
  • Seirotrichum Garlic
  • Seirotrichum Leek

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Description

Allium seirotrichum (also called Seirotrichum Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium seirotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium seirotrichum has small, star-shaped, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium seirotrichum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Allium seirotrichum

Allium seirotrichum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Allium seirotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium seirotrichum?

Allium seirotrichum

What is the common name of Allium seirotrichum?

Hair-Like Onion

What is the family of Allium seirotrichum?

Amaryllidaceae

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Léon Octave Ducellier (1878-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:528839-1: Based on the initial data import