Allium cephalonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalonicum
ID:
1333325
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brullo, Pavone & Salmeri
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 25(Special Issue): 231 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345779
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium cephalonicum (also called Cephalonian Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with narrow, linear leaves and umbels of small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Allium cephalonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and has medicinal benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium cephalonicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium cephalonicum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the bulbs in spring or fall. The bulbs should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 4 inches apart. It is best to water the plants regularly and fertilize them in the spring.
Where to Find Allium cephalonicum
Allium cephalonicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Allium cephalonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium cephalonicum?
Allium cephalonicum
What type of plant is Allium cephalonicum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae
Where is Allium cephalonicum native to?
Allium cephalonicum is native to the Mediterranean region
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
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155161-1: Based on the initial data import