Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
croaticum
ID:
835547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogdanovic, Brullo, Mitic & Salmeri

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 107 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834882

Common Names

  • Allium croaticum
  • Croatian Onion
  • Croatian Garlic

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Description

Allium croaticum (also called Croatian Onion, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Croatia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium croaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a culinary herb for flavoring dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium croaticum has a flower with a bright yellow bract and white flowers. The seed is a black, round-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium croaticum is a bulbous perennial native to Croatia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The bulbs can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Allium croaticum

Allium croaticum is native to Croatia and can be found in temperate climates.

Allium croaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium croaticum?

Allium croaticum

What are the common names of Allium croaticum?

Croatian garlic, Croatian chive

What is the native range of Allium croaticum?

Southeastern Europe

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-372071: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Sandro Bogdanović (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogdanovic' in the authors string.