Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cupanii
ID:
1073525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Caratt. Nuov. Gen. : 86 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072863

Common Names

  • Cupani's Onion
  • Allium cupanii
  • Cupani Allium

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Description

Allium cupanii (also called 'Cupani's Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium cupanii is a flowering plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium cupanii is a white or pink color and has a single, six-petaled star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium cupanii is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from offsets or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Allium cupanii

Allium cupanii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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,