Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
altissimum
ID:
756257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 8: 666 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755590

Common Names

  • Allium altissimum
  • Tall Onion
  • Tall Garlic

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Description

Allium altissimum (also called Tall Onion, among many other common names) is an edible bulbous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to Eurasia and is found in grassland habitats such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Allium altissimum 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 altissimum is white or pink, and it has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium altissimum 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 altissimum

Allium altissimum can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and western Asia.

Allium altissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium altissimum?

Allium altissimum

What is the common name of Allium altissimum?

Tall garlic

Where is Allium altissimum found?

It is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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,

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