Allium aegilicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegilicum
ID:
756203
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzanoud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 13: 81 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755536
Common Names
- Aegilicum Onion
- Aegilicum Garlic
- Aegilicum Allium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium aegilicum (also called Aegilium 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 aegilicum 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 aegilicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium aegilicum 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 aegilicum
Allium aegilicum can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Allium aegilicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium aegilicum?
Allium aegilicum
What is the common name of Allium aegilicum?
Aegil's Onion
Where is Allium aegilicum 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-294906: Based on the initial data import
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.