Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 49: 280 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757355
Common Names
- Shatakiense Onion
- Shatakiense Garlic
- Shatakiense Leek
Description
Allium shatakiense (also called Shatak onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in grassy meadows and on rocky slopes. It has a bulbous base and narrow, linear leaves, and produces white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Allium shatakiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to repel insects and to add flavor to food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium shatakiense is a star-shaped umbel of white or pale pink flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium shatakiense is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Allium shatakiense
Allium shatakiense can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Allium shatakiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium shatakiense?
Allium shatakiense
What is the common name of Allium shatakiense?
Shatak Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium shatakiense?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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,