Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chalcophengos
ID:
756595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 16: 137 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755928

Common Names

  • Chalcophengos Garlic
  • Chalcophengos Onion
  • Chalcophengos Leek

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Description

Allium chalcophengos (also called Star-of-Bethlehem Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grassland and rocky areas. The plant has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Allium chalcophengos 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 chalcophengos 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium chalcophengos 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 chalcophengos

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

Allium chalcophengos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium chalcophengos?

Allium chalcophengos

What is the common name of Allium chalcophengos?

Chalcophengos Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium chalcophengos?

It is native to Turkey and Syria

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,

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