Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) J.M.Xu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sichuanica 7: 145 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757614
Common Names
- Allium trifurcatum
- Trifurcatum Onion
- Trifurcatum Garlic
Description
Allium trifurcatum (also called Three-Forked Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco east to Turkey. It grows in grassland, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium trifurcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium trifurcatum 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 trifurcatum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Allium trifurcatum
Allium trifurcatum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Allium trifurcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium trifurcatum?
Allium trifurcatum
What type of plant is Allium trifurcatum?
Allium trifurcatum is a type of flowering plant.
Where is Allium trifurcatum native to?
Allium trifurcatum is native to Central Asia.
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
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.