Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
756524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siev. ex Bong. & C.A. Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 8: 341 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755857

Common Names

  • Caespitosum Onion
  • Caespitosum Garlic
  • Caespitosum Leek

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Description

Allium caespitosum (also called Tufted 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 caespitosum 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 other dishes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium caespitosum has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium caespitosum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Allium caespitosum

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

Allium caespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium caespitosum?

Allium caespitosum

What is the common name of Allium caespitosum?

Tufted Onion

What is the habitat of Allium caespitosum?

Grassy slopes, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands

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-295203: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.
Johann August Carl Sievers (1762-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siev.' in the authors string.