Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 348 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757550
Common Names
- Allium tenuicaule
- Tenuicaule Onion
- Slender-Stemmed Onion
Description
Allium tenuicaule (also called Slender-Stemmed 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 tenuicaule 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
Allium tenuicaule has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium tenuicaule is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Allium tenuicaule
Allium tenuicaule is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Allium tenuicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium tenuicaule?
Allium tenuicaule
What is the common name of Allium tenuicaule?
Slender-stemmed Garlic
What is the natural habitat of Allium tenuicaule?
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,