Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cornutum
ID:
756684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clementi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Atti Riunione Sci. Ital. 3: 517 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756017

Common Names

  • Horned Onion
  • Horned Garlic
  • Horned Leek

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Description

Allium cornutum (also called horned onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to central and eastern Asia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral. It has a bulb that is ovoid to globose in shape, and is usually 1-2 cm in diameter. The leaves are linear, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Allium cornutum is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium cornutum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium cornutum 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 cornutum

Allium cornutum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Allium cornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium cornutum?

Allium cornutum

What is the common name of Allium cornutum?

Horned Onion

What type of plant is Allium cornutum?

Bulbous herb

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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