Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Mém. Herb. Boissier 13: 32 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757640
Common Names
- Allium tubergeni
- Tubergeni Onion
- Tubergeni Garlic
Description
Allium tubergeni (also called 'Tubergen's Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and east to Iran. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium tubergeni has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium tubergeni has small, white flowers that grow in umbels. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium tubergeni can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Divide the clumps every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Allium tubergeni
Allium tubergeni can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Allium tubergeni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium tubergeni?
Allium tubergeni
What is the common name of Allium tubergeni?
Tubergen's Onion
What is the native range of Allium tubergeni?
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,