Allium desertorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desertorum
ID:
756773
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 72 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756106
Common Names
- Desert Onion
- Desert's Onion
- Allium Desertorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium desertorum (also called Desert Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous root system and produces white flowers in the summer months.
Uses & Benefits
Allium desertorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium desertorum has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium desertorum is a bulbous perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the deserts of the western United States and northern Mexico. The plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Allium desertorum
Allium desertorum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and other parts of the Middle East. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Allium desertorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium desertorum?
Allium desertorum
What is the common name of Allium desertorum?
Desert Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium desertorum?
Mountain slopes and meadows in the western United States
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-295439: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.