Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aetnense
ID:
1325099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Pavone & Salmeri

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 147: 836 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337553

Common Names

  • Aetnense Allium
  • Allium Aetnense
  • Aetnense Allium

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Description

Allium aetnense (also called Etna onion, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with white flowers. It is native to Sicily and prefers grassy, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium aetnense is a species of plant used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium aetnense has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium aetnense is a perennial bulb that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Allium aetnense

Allium aetnense is native to Italy and can be found in the Aetnense region.

Allium aetnense FAQ

What is the common name of Allium aetnense?

Etna Onion

What type of plant is Allium aetnense?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Allium aetnense?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.