Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bornmuelleri
ID:
756473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 260 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755806

Common Names

  • Bornmueller's Onion
  • Bornmueller Onion
  • Bornmueller's Garlic

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Description

Allium bornmuelleri (also called Bornmueller's onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to the Mediterranean region. It is a bulb-forming perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry meadows, woodlands, and along streams in the Mediterranean region.

Uses & Benefits

Allium bornmuelleri 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium bornmuelleri 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 bornmuelleri 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 bornmuelleri

Allium bornmuelleri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Greece.

Allium bornmuelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium bornmuelleri?

Allium bornmuelleri

What is the common name of Allium bornmuelleri?

Bornmueller's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium bornmuelleri?

It is native to Turkey and Syria

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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