Allium dyctioprasum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dyctioprasum
ID:
1316454
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex Kunth
Source:
ipni
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 390 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328908
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium dyctioprasum (also called Dyctioprasum Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves at the base. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral. It is a perennial plant and is adapted to survive in both wet and dry conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Allium dyctioprasum is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium dyctioprasum has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium dyctioprasum is a bulb that can be propagated from seeds or offsets. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Allium dyctioprasum
Allium dyctioprasum can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.
Allium dyctioprasum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium dyctioprasum?
Allium dyctioprasum
What is the common name of Allium dyctioprasum?
Wild Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium dyctioprasum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527970-1: Based on the initial data import