Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
agrigentinum
ID:
756217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo & Pavone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 33: 505 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755550

Common Names

  • Allium agrigentinum
  • Garden Onion
  • Sicilian Onion

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Description

Allium agrigentinum (also called 'Agrigento Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Sicily and is found in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium agrigentinum 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 agrigentinum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium agrigentinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Allium agrigentinum

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

Allium agrigentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium agrigentinum?

Allium agrigentinum

What is the common name of Allium agrigentinum?

Agrigento Onion

Where is Allium agrigentinum native to?

Sicily

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-294919: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.