Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tuchalense
ID:
808270

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.O.Khass. & Noroozi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 7(Suppl. 2): 121 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807604

Common Names

  • Allium tuchalense
  • Tuchalense Onion
  • Tuchalense Garlic

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Description

Allium tuchalense (also called Tuchal Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allium tuchalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium tuchalense has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium tuchalense is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. The offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Allium tuchalense

Allium tuchalense can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Allium tuchalense FAQ

What is the common name of Allium tuchalense?

Tuchal Onion

What is the scientific name of Tuchal Onion?

Allium tuchalense

What is the family of Allium tuchalense?

Amaryllidaceae

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-345836: Based on the initial data import
Furkat Jasánov (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.O.Khass.' in the authors string.
Jalil Noroozi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noroozi' in the authors string.