Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vasilevskajae
ID:
758358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ogan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30: 96 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757691

Common Names

  • Allium Vasilevskajae
  • Vasilevskajae Onion
  • Vasilevskaja Onion

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Description

Allium vasilevskajae (also called Vasilevskaja Onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with a bulb and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral, and blooms in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Allium vasilevskajae is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food flavoring. It is used to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium vasilevskajae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium vasilevskajae is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-12 inches.

Where to Find Allium vasilevskajae

Allium vasilevskajae is native to Russia and can be found in the regions of Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast.

Allium vasilevskajae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium vasilevskajae?

Allium vasilevskajae

What is the common name of Allium vasilevskajae?

Vasilevskaya's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium vasilevskajae?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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,

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