Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
anisopodium
ID:
756326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 4: 183 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755659

Common Names

  • Allium anisopodium
  • Anisopodium Onion
  • Anisopodium Garlic

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Description

Allium anisopodium (also called Anise-scented Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium anisopodium var. zimmermannianum (Gilg) F.T.Wang & Tang
Allium anisopodium var. anisopodium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium anisopodium 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 anisopodium 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 anisopodium

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

Allium anisopodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium anisopodium?

Allium anisopodium

What is the common name of Allium anisopodium?

Anisopodium garlic

Where is Allium anisopodium 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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