Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
756825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drobow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sched. Herb. Fl. Ross. 1917: 2790 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756158

Common Names

  • Elegans Onion
  • Elegans Garlic
  • Elegans Chive

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Description

Allium elegans (also called Elegant Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Turkey. 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 elegans 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 elegans has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium elegans 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 elegans

Allium elegans is native to the Mediterranean region.

Allium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium elegans?

Allium elegans

What is the common name of Allium elegans?

Elegant Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium elegans?

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-295487: Based on the initial data import
Vasili Drobov (1885-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drobow' in the authors string.