Status:
valid
Authors:
(Garbari, Miceli & Raimondo) Brullo, Guglielmo, Pavone & Salmeri
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 33: 503 (2001 publ. 2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755914
Common Names
- Castellanense Garlic
- Castellanense Onion
- Castellanense Leek
Description
Allium castellanense (also called Castellan Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium castellanense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium castellanense has white, star-shaped flowers that are about 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium castellanense 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 castellanense
Allium castellanense is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy and Greece.
Allium castellanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium castellanense?
Allium castellanense
What is the common name of Allium castellanense?
Castellana Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium castellanense?
It is native to Europe and western Asia
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
P. Miceli (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miceli' in the authors string.