Allium atropurpureum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpureum
ID:
756383
Status:
valid
Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 16 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755716
Common Names
- Purple Onion
- Allium
- Purple Allium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium atropurpureum (also called Atropurpureum 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 atropurpureum is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and purple flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium atropurpureum is a small, purple inflorescence, with a single seed per seedling. The seedlings are small, with a single seed per seedling. The seed is small and black.
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Allium atropurpureum can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them to individual pots. For division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Allium atropurpureum
Allium atropurpureum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy soils. It is also found in North Africa.
Allium atropurpureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium atropurpureum?
Allium atropurpureum
What is the common name of Allium atropurpureum?
Purple-Stemmed Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium atropurpureum?
It is native to Europe and western Asia
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-295072: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.