Status:
valid
Authors:
Özhatay, Seregin & N.Friesen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 275: 235 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346952
Common Names
- Allium urusakiorum
- Urusakiorum Allium
- Allium Urusakiorum
Description
Allium urusakiorum (also called 'Urusaki Onion', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant with an erect stem. It is native to Japan, and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Allium urusakiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium urusakiorum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium urusakiorum can be propagated by division of the bulbs. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Allium urusakiorum
Allium urusakiorum can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Allium urusakiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium urusakiorum?
Allium urusakiorum
What is the common name of Allium urusakiorum?
Urusakio's Allium
What is the natural habitat of Allium urusakiorum?
It is found in the alpine meadows of Japan
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,