Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aciphyllum
ID:
756189

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Xu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 14: 284 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755522

Common Names

  • Aciphyllum Onion
  • Aciphyllum Garlic
  • Aciphyllum Allium

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Description

Allium aciphyllum (also called Threadleaf Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to North America. It is a perennial herb with a bulb and a short erect stem. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white. It grows in dry meadows and in open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Allium aciphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium aciphyllum is a small white flower with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium aciphyllum can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Allium aciphyllum

Allium aciphyllum can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Allium aciphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium aciphyllum?

Allium aciphyllum

What is the common name of Allium aciphyllum?

Mountain Onion

Where is Allium aciphyllum native to?

Western North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294894: Based on the initial data import
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.