Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vodopjanovae
ID:
758403

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Friesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 70: 1247 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757736

Common Names

  • Allium Vodopjanovae
  • Vodopjanovae Onion
  • Vodopjanova Onion

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Description

Allium vodopjanovae (also called Vodopjanov's Onion, among many other common names) is an ornamental bulbous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of narrow, linear, grey-green leaves and in summer bears a tall stem with a dense umbel of star-shaped, pink-purple flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Allium vodopjanovae 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 and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium vodopjanovae sub. vodopjanovae
Allium vodopjanovae sub. czemalense N.Friesen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium vodopjanovae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium vodopjanovae can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be planted in the spring. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water.

Where to Find Allium vodopjanovae

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

Allium vodopjanovae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium vodopjanovae?

Allium vodopjanovae

What is the common name of Allium vodopjanovae?

Vodopjanova's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium vodopjanovae?

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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