Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 80: 435 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756188
Common Names
- Euboicum Onion
- Euboicum Garlic
- Euboicum Chive
Description
Allium euboicum (also called Chinese Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a bulb-like root system and long, thin, hollow leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium euboicum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a culinary herb, with a mild onion flavor that is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium euboicum has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium euboicum 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 euboicum
Allium euboicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Allium euboicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium euboicum?
Allium euboicum
What is the common name of Allium euboicum?
Euboean Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium euboicum?
It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia
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,