Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acutiflorum
ID:
756197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loisel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Desvaux) 2: 279 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755530

Common Names

  • Acutiflorum Onion
  • Acutiflorum Garlic
  • Acutiflorum Allium

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Description

Allium acutiflorum (also called Sharpflower 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 acutiflorum 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 acutiflorum 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 acutiflorum can be propagated by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun. It is tolerant of dry soils and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Allium acutiflorum

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

Allium acutiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium acutiflorum?

Allium acutiflorum

What is the common name of Allium acutiflorum?

Sharp-Flowered Onion

Where is Allium acutiflorum 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,