Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chalkii
ID:
756596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzanoud. & Kollmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 40: 61 (1991 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755929

Common Names

  • Chalk's Garlic
  • Chalk's Onion
  • Chalk's Leek

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Description

Allium chalkii (also called Chalk's 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 chalkii 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 chalkii 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 chalkii 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 chalkii

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

Allium chalkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium chalkii?

Allium chalkii

What is the common name of Allium chalkii?

Chalk's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium chalkii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295271: Based on the initial data import
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.
Fania Weissmann Kollmann (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kollmann' in the authors string.