Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eduardi
ID:
756816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stearn ex Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 11: 102 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756149

Common Names

  • Eduardi Onion
  • Eduardi Garlic
  • Eduardi Chive

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Description

Allium eduardi (also called Eduard's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Spain. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Allium eduardi is used in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium eduardi has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, round, and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium eduardi is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some cold temperatures. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Allium eduardi

Allium eduardi is native to the Mediterranean region.

Allium eduardi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium eduardi?

Allium eduardi

What is the common name of Allium eduardi?

Eduard's Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium eduardi?

Grassy hillsides and rocky slopes

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-295478: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.