Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
circinatum
ID:
756639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Reise Kreta 2: 316 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755972

Common Names

  • Circinate Onion
  • Circinate Garlic
  • Circinate Leek

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Description

Allium circinatum (also called Round-leaved 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 circinatum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and is known for its strong onion-like flavor.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium circinatum sub. circinatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium circinatum 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 circinatum 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 circinatum

Allium circinatum can be found in the Caucasus region.

Allium circinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium circinatum?

Allium circinatum

What is the common name of Allium circinatum?

Circinatum Onion

Where is Allium circinatum 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-295311: Based on the initial data import
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.