Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
backhousianum
ID:
756415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 34: 213 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755748

Common Names

  • Allium backhousianum
  • Backhousianum's Allium
  • Backhousianum Allium

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Description

Allium backhousianum (also called Backhouse's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of narrow, linear leaves and a single, slender stem bearing an umbel of star-shaped, white flowers. It is found in rocky places, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium backhousianum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and is known for its strong onion-like flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium backhousianum is a small, white 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 backhousianum 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 backhousianum

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

Allium backhousianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium backhousianum?

Allium backhousianum

What is the common name of Allium backhousianum?

Backhouse's garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium backhousianum?

Grassy hillsides 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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