Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuissimum
ID:
758226

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 301 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757559

Common Names

  • Allium tenuissimum
  • Tenuissimum Onion
  • Slender Onion

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Description

Allium tenuissimum (also called Very Slender 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 tenuissimum 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 tenuissimum var. tenuissimum
Allium tenuissimum var. nalinicum S.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium tenuissimum has small, white flowers with six petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium tenuissimum 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 tenuissimum

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

Allium tenuissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium tenuissimum?

Allium tenuissimum

What is the common name of Allium tenuissimum?

Slender Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium tenuissimum?

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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