Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
allioides
ID:
665762

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786323: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Vadim Nikolaevich Tijomirov (1932-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Tikhom.' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.