Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tchihatschewii
ID:
758205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Asie Min., Bot. 2: 551 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757538

Common Names

  • Allium tchihatschewii
  • Tchihatschewii Onion
  • Tchihatschew's Onion

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Description

Allium tchihatschewii (also called Tchihatchew's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus region. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium tchihatschewii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion, colds, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium tchihatschewii sub. dumanii (Koyuncu & Koçyigit) Yild.
Allium tchihatschewii sub. tchihatschewii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium tchihatschewii is a white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium tchihatschewii is a small, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to about 10 inches tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Allium tchihatschewii

Allium tchihatschewii is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Allium tchihatschewii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium tchihatschewii?

Allium tchihatschewii

What is the common name of Allium tchihatschewii?

Tchihatschew's Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium tchihatschewii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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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