Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
callimischon
ID:
756533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 140 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755866

Common Names

  • Allium callimischon
  • Callimischon Allium
  • Callimischon Onion

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Description

Allium callimischon (also called 'Callimischon Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium callimischon 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium callimischon sub. haemostictum Stearn
Allium callimischon sub. callimischon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium callimischon is a white, star-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling has a single, thin, white stem with a single, small, white leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium callimischon is a hardy perennial bulb that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by dividing the bulbs in early spring, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Allium callimischon

Allium callimischon is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy and Greece.

Allium callimischon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium callimischon?

Allium callimischon

What is the common name of Allium callimischon?

Callimischon Onion

What is the habitat of Allium callimischon?

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,