Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
756308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 109 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755641

Common Names

  • Allium anceps
  • Anceps Onion
  • Anceps Garlic

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Description

Allium anceps (also called 'Anceps 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 anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium anceps has white or pink flowers, with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium anceps can be propagated by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun. It is tolerant of dry soils and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Allium anceps

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

Allium anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium anceps?

Allium anceps

What is the common name of Allium anceps?

Anceps garlic

Where is Allium anceps 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295002: Based on the initial data import
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.