Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amethystinum
ID:
756269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 2: 256 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755602

Common Names

  • Allium amethystinum
  • Amethyst Onion
  • Amethyst Garlic

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Allium amethystinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium amethystinum 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 amethystinum 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 amethystinum

Allium amethystinum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Allium amethystinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium amethystinum?

Allium amethystinum

What is the common name of Allium amethystinum?

Amethyst garlic

Where is Allium amethystinum 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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