Allium atrorubens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrorubens
ID:
756385
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 352 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755718
Common Names
- Dark Red Onion
- Allium
- Dark Red Allium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium atrorubens (also called Atrorubens 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 atrorubens is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and red flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Allium atrorubens var. cristatum (S.Watson) McNealAllium atrorubens var. atrorubens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium atrorubens is a small, reddish-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 atrorubens 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 atrorubens
Allium atrorubens is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy soils. It is also found in North Africa.
Allium atrorubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium atrorubens?
Allium atrorubens
What is the common name of Allium atrorubens?
Dark-Red Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium atrorubens?
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-295074: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.