Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
curtum
ID:
756714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Gaill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 116 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756047

Common Names

  • Short Onion
  • Short Garlic
  • Short Leek

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Description

Allium curtum (also called short onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to western North America. 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 curtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium curtum sub. palaestinum Feinbrun
Allium curtum sub. curtum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium curtum 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 curtum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Allium curtum

Allium curtum is native to Europe and is found in France, Germany, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Allium curtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium curtum?

Allium curtum

What is the family of Allium curtum?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the habitat of Allium curtum?

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-295385: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Arnaud Charles Gaillardot (1814-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaill.' in the authors string.