Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bidentatum
ID:
756444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Prokh. & Ikonn.-Gal.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Mat. Comm. Étude Rep. Mongol. Tannou-Touva 2: 83 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755777

Common Names

  • Allium bidentatum
  • Bidentatum Allium
  • Bidentatum Onion

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Description

Allium bidentatum (also called Two-toothed 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 bidentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and sauces. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium bidentatum var. bidentatum
Allium bidentatum var. qinggouense Tolgor & Y.T.Zhao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium bidentatum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium bidentatum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Allium bidentatum

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

Allium bidentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium bidentatum?

Allium bidentatum

What is the common name of Allium bidentatum?

Two-toothed garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium bidentatum?

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-295129: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Yaroslav Ivanovic Prokhanov (1902-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prokh.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Petrovic Ikonnikov-Galitzky (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ikonn.-Gal.' in the authors string.