Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tripterum
ID:
758284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nasir

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan 83(Alliaceae): 30 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757617

Common Names

  • Allium tripterum
  • Tripterum Onion
  • Tripterum Garlic

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Description

Allium tripterum (also called Three-Winged 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 tripterum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium tripterum has small, white flowers that are star-shaped with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium tripterum 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 tripterum

Allium tripterum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Allium tripterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium tripterum?

Allium tripterum

What type of plant is Allium tripterum?

Allium tripterum is a type of flowering plant.

Where is Allium tripterum native to?

Allium tripterum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296838: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Nasir (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nasir' in the authors string.