Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 166 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756110
Common Names
- Dichlamydeum Onion
- Dichlamydeum's Onion
- Allium Dichlamydeum
Description
Allium dichlamydeum (also called Two-Lobed 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 dichlamydeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium dichlamydeum has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium dichlamydeum is a bulbous perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to 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 dichlamydeum
Allium dichlamydeum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia.
Allium dichlamydeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium dichlamydeum?
Allium dichlamydeum
What is the common name of Allium dichlamydeum?
Two-lipped Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium dichlamydeum?
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,