Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 2: 315 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756000
Common Names
- Confragose Onion
- Confragose Garlic
- Confragose Leek
Description
Allium confragosum (also called Fragrant 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 confragosum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium confragosum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium confragosum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Allium confragosum
Allium confragosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
Allium confragosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium confragosum?
Allium confragosum
What is the common name of Allium confragosum?
Confragosum Onion
Where is Allium confragosum 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,