Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sinaiticum
ID:
758038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 31 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757371

Common Names

  • Sinaiticum Onion
  • Sinaiticum Garlic
  • Sinaiticum Leek

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Description

Allium sinaiticum (also called Sinai onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Sinai Peninsula, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous base and narrow, linear leaves, and produces white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium sinaiticum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a food source in some parts of the world. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium sinaiticum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium sinaiticum 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 sinaiticum

Allium sinaiticum is native to the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

Allium sinaiticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium sinaiticum?

Allium sinaiticum

What is the common name of Allium sinaiticum?

Sinai Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium sinaiticum?

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,

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