Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aleppicum
ID:
339672

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Thiébaut

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 95: 21 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339004

Common Names

  • Aleppo Biarum
  • Aleppo Onion
  • Aleppo Squill

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Description

Biarum aleppicum (also called Aleppo Biarum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Turkey to the Middle East. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Biarum aleppicum is used as a spice in cooking and is known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to aid in digestion, reduce inflammation, and act as an antiseptic. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biarum aleppicum is a small, yellowish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, globose seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, and have a single leaf with a pointed tip and smooth edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum aleppicum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Biarum aleppicum

Biarum aleppicum can be found in the Middle East and North Africa.

Biarum aleppicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum aleppicum?

Biarum aleppicum

What is the family of Biarum aleppicum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Biarum aleppicum?

Aleppo Arum

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Joseph Thiébaut (1871-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Thiébaut' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86222-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.