Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
therinanthum
ID:
1327277

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Brullo, Brullo, Fragman, Giusso & Salmeri

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 164: 30 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339731


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Description

Allium therinanthum (also called 'Therinan's Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Turkey. It is found in rocky areas, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Allium therinanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium therinanthum has white flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium therinanthum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Allium therinanthum

Allium therinanthum is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Allium therinanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium therinanthum?

Allium therinanthum

What is the common name of Allium therinanthum?

Therinan's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium therinanthum?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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,

References

Cristian Brullo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Brullo' in the authors string.
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Ori Fragman (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fragman' in the authors string.