Status:
valid
Authors:
Behçet & Rüstem.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 36: 451 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334110
Common Names
- Allium Shirnakiense
- Shirnakiense Allium
- Shirnakiense
Description
Allium shirnakiense (also called Shirnak Allium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Turkey. It is found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium shirnakiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium shirnakiense has small, white flowers, which are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium shirnakiense is an ornamental onion native to Turkey. It is best grown in a well-drained medium that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and sand. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Allium shirnakiense
Allium shirnakiense can be found in Turkey.
Allium shirnakiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium shirnakiense?
Allium shirnakiense
What is the family of Allium shirnakiense?
Amaryllidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Allium shirnakiense?
Grassy 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,
References
Behçet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behçet' in the authors string.
Mustafa Rüstemoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rüstem.' in the authors string.