Allium aeginiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aeginiense
ID:
911995
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brullo, Giusso & Terrasi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Candollea 63: 199 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911330
Common Names
- Allium aeginiense
- Aeginiense Onion
- Aeginiense Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium aeginiense (also called Aegina Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Greece. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with white flowers. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium aeginiense is an ornamental plant that is often used as a border plant in gardens. It is also used as a culinary herb, as its leaves have a mild onion flavor. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium aeginiense has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium aeginiense is a perennial herb native to Greece. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Allium aeginiense
Allium aeginiense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Greece.
Allium aeginiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium aeginiense?
Allium aeginiense
What is the natural habitat of Allium aeginiense?
Allium aeginiense is native to Greece
What are the uses of Allium aeginiense?
Allium aeginiense is used as an edible plant
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-456209: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Maria-Carmen Terrasi (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terrasi' in the authors string.