Allium trautvetterianum
Regel
Amaryllidaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Allium trautvetterianum is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from an ovoid-globose bulb around 20 - 30mm in diameter; it grows around 50 - 60cm tall[
2031- Title
- Ethnobotany of the Mountain Regions of Central Asia and Altai
- Publication
-
- Author
- Batsatsashvili K., Kikvidze Z. & Bussmann R.W. (Eds)
- Website
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28947-8
- Publisher
- Springer Nature; Switzerland
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
- 978-3-030-28946-1
- Description
-
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental[
2031- Title
- Ethnobotany of the Mountain Regions of Central Asia and Altai
- Publication
-
- Author
- Batsatsashvili K., Kikvidze Z. & Bussmann R.W. (Eds)
- Website
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28947-8
- Publisher
- Springer Nature; Switzerland
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
- 978-3-030-28946-1
- Description
-
].
Known Hazards
Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[
76- Title
- Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Cooper. M. and Johnson. A.
- Publisher
- HMSO
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0112425291
- Description
- Concentrates mainly on the effects of poisonous plants to livestock.
].
Botanical References
74- Title
- Flora of the USSR.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Komarov. V. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Israel Program for Scientific Translation
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Central Asia - Tadzhikistan
Habitat
Rocky outcrops[
2031- Title
- Ethnobotany of the Mountain Regions of Central Asia and Altai
- Publication
-
- Author
- Batsatsashvili K., Kikvidze Z. & Bussmann R.W. (Eds)
- Website
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28947-8
- Publisher
- Springer Nature; Switzerland
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
- 978-3-030-28946-1
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Bulb |
| Height | 0.50 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Allium trautvetterianum
As with most Allium species from this region, the plant is likely to require a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh as well as dried, depending the season. It is an important ingredient in several Tajik national foods[
2031- Title
- Ethnobotany of the Mountain Regions of Central Asia and Altai
- Publication
-
- Author
- Batsatsashvili K., Kikvidze Z. & Bussmann R.W. (Eds)
- Website
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28947-8
- Publisher
- Springer Nature; Switzerland
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
- 978-3-030-28946-1
- Description
-
].
Medicinal
Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Agroforestry Uses:
Allium species usually grow well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but they inhibit the growth of legumes[
18- Title
- Companion Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Philbrick H. and Gregg R. B.
- Publisher
- Watkins
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Details of beneficial and antagonistic relationships between neighbouring plants.
,
20- Title
- Companion Planting for Successful Gardening.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Riotte. L.
- Publisher
- Garden Way, Vermont, USA.
- Year
- 1978
- ISBN
- 0-88266-064-0
- Description
- Fairly good.
,
54- Title
- How to Enjoy your Weeds.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hatfield. A. W.
- Publisher
- Frederick Muller Ltd
- Year
- 1977
- ISBN
- 0-584-10141-4
- Description
- Interesting reading.
]. They are, in general, bad companions for alfalfa - each species negatively affecting the other[
201- Title
- A - Z of Companion Planting.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allardice.P.
- Publisher
- Cassell Publishers Ltd.
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-304-34324-2
- Description
- A well produced and very readable book.
].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[
233- Title
- Perennial Garden Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
- Thomas. G. S.
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent & Sons, London.
- Year
- 1990
- ISBN
- 0 460 86048 8
- Description
- A concise guide to a wide range of perennials. Lots of cultivation guides, very little on plant uses.
].
Other Uses
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the juice of most species in this genus (especially those with a strong onion or garlic smell) can be used as a moth repellent[
20- Title
- Companion Planting for Successful Gardening.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Riotte. L.
- Publisher
- Garden Way, Vermont, USA.
- Year
- 1978
- ISBN
- 0-88266-064-0
- Description
- Fairly good.
].
The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[
20- Title
- Companion Planting for Successful Gardening.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Riotte. L.
- Publisher
- Garden Way, Vermont, USA.
- Year
- 1978
- ISBN
- 0-88266-064-0
- Description
- Fairly good.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Temperate Plants Database 2016 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
