Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
756686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jauzein, J.-M.Tison, Deschâtres & H.Couderc

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Candollea 56: 302 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756019

Common Names

  • Corsican Onion
  • Corsican Garlic
  • Corsican Leek

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Description

Allium corsicum (also called Corsican garlic, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to the Mediterranean region. 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 corsicum is an attractive 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 corsicum 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 corsicum 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 corsicum

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

Allium corsicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium corsicum?

Allium corsicum

What is the family of Allium corsicum?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the habitat of Allium corsicum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-295356: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Marc Tison (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-M.Tison' in the authors string.
Robert Deschâtres (1923-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deschâtres' in the authors string.
Philippe Jauzein (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jauzein' in the authors string.
Henri Couderc: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Couderc' in the authors string.