Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
atroviolaceum
ID:
756394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 112 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755727

Common Names

  • Dark Violet Onion
  • Allium
  • Dark Violet Allium

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Description

Allium atroviolaceum (also called Atroviolaceum 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 atroviolaceum is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and purple-black flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium atroviolaceum is a small, dark 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium atroviolaceum 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 atroviolaceum

Allium atroviolaceum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy soils. It is also found in North Africa.

Allium atroviolaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium atroviolaceum?

Allium atroviolaceum

What is the common name of Allium atroviolaceum?

Purple-flowered garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium atroviolaceum?

Hillsides, meadows, and open woods

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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