Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diabolense
ID:
756775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ownbey & Aase ex Traub) McNeal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Aliso 13: 425 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756108

Common Names

  • Devil's Onion
  • Devil Onion
  • Allium Diabolense

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Description

Allium diabolense (also called Devil's 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 diabolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium diabolense has pinkish-purple flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium diabolense is a bulbous perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to California and is found in dry, rocky areas. 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 diabolense

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

Allium diabolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium diabolense?

Allium diabolense

What is the common name of Allium diabolense?

Diablo Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium diabolense?

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-295440: Based on the initial data import
Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
Dale W. McNeal (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeal' in the authors string.
Hannah Caroline Aase (1883-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aase' in the authors string.