Allium altoatlanticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altoatlanticum
ID:
808255
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seregin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 4: 160 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807589
Common Names
- Allium Altoatlanticum
- Altoatlanticum Allium
- Altoatlanticum's Allium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium altoatlanticum (also called Alto-Atlantic Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium altoatlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium altoatlanticum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium altoatlanticum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Allium altoatlanticum
Allium altoatlanticum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Allium altoatlanticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium altoatlanticum?
Allium altoatlanticum
What is the natural habitat of Allium altoatlanticum?
It is native to Portugal and Spain.
What are the characteristics of Allium altoatlanticum?
It is an evergreen bulb with fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves.
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-345822: Based on the initial data import
Alexey Petrovich Seregin (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seregin' in the authors string.