Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chrysantherum
ID:
756629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 280 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755962

Common Names

  • Golden Garlic
  • Golden Onion
  • Yellow Onion

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Description

Allium chrysantherum (also called Golden-flowered Garlic, among many other common names) is a species of onion native to the Mediterranean region. It is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 30 cm. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium chrysantherum 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

The flower of Allium chrysantherum 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 chrysantherum is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Allium chrysantherum

Allium chrysantherum can be found in the Caucasus region.

Allium chrysantherum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium chrysantherum?

Allium chrysantherum

What is the common name of Allium chrysantherum?

Chrysantherum Onion

Where is Allium chrysantherum native to?

Central and Eastern 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-295302: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.