Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Kljuykov, Pimenov & V.N.Tikhom.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 81(6): 92 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665094
Common Names
- Allioides Elaeosticta
- Allioides Oliveberry
- Allioides Ash
Synonyms
- Carum allioides Franch. [unknown]
- Scaligeria allioides Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Elaeosticta allioides (also called Onion-Like Elaeosticta, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have an onion-like shape. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeosticta allioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaeosticta allioides is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeosticta allioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.
Where to Find Elaeosticta allioides
Elaeosticta allioides can be found in the Caucasus region.
Elaeosticta allioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta allioides?
Elaeosticta allioides
What is the common name of Elaeosticta allioides?
Allioides olive
What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta allioides?
Dry woodland and scrubland
Species in the Elaeosticta genus
Elaeosticta alaica,
Elaeosticta allioides,
Elaeosticta bucharica,
Elaeosticta chitralica,
Elaeosticta conica,
Elaeosticta ferganensis,
Elaeosticta glaucescens,
Elaeosticta hirtula,
Elaeosticta knorringiana,
Elaeosticta korovinii,
Elaeosticta lutea,
Elaeosticta meifolia,
Elaeosticta nodosa,
Elaeosticta paniculata,
Elaeosticta platyphylla,
Elaeosticta polycarpa,
Elaeosticta ramosissima,
Elaeosticta samarkandica,
Elaeosticta seravschanica,
Elaeosticta transcaspica,
Elaeosticta transitoria,
Elaeosticta tschimganica,
Elaeosticta ugamica,
Elaeosticta vvedenskyi,
Elaeosticta aurea,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,