Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
telaponense
ID:
758208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 24: 137 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757541

Common Names

  • Allium telaponense
  • Telaponense Onion
  • Telapu Onion

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Description

Allium telaponense (also called Telapo 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 telaponense 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium telaponense 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 telaponense 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 telaponense

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

Allium telaponense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium telaponense?

Allium telaponense

What is the common name of Allium telaponense?

Telapon garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium telaponense?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean region

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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