Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brussalisii
ID:
835548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzanoud. & Kypr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 141 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834883

Common Names

  • Allium brussalisii
  • Brussalis Onion
  • Brussalis Garlic

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Description

Allium brussalisii (also called Brussel's Onion, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Croatia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium brussalisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a culinary herb for flavoring dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium brussalisii has a flower with a bright yellow bract and white flowers. The seed is a black, round-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium brussalisii is a bulbous perennial native to Croatia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The bulbs can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Allium brussalisii

Allium brussalisii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in temperate climates.

Allium brussalisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium brussalisii?

Allium brussalisii

What are the common names of Allium brussalisii?

Brussalis' garlic, Brussalis' chive

What is the native range of Allium brussalisii?

Southeastern Europe

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-372072: Based on the initial data import
Zacharias Kypriotakis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kypr.' in the authors string.
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.