Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
barthianum
ID:
756433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch. & Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 1: 670 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755766

Common Names

  • Allium barthianum
  • Barthianum's Allium
  • Barthianum Allium

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Description

Allium barthianum (also called Barth'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 barthianum is a popular 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 barthianum 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 barthianum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn and will germinate in spring.

Where to Find Allium barthianum

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

Allium barthianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium barthianum?

Allium barthianum

What is the common name of Allium barthianum?

Barth's garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium barthianum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295119: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.