Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eusperma
ID:
756859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 16: 137 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756192

Common Names

  • Eusperma Onion
  • Eusperma Garlic
  • Eusperma Chive

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Description

Allium eusperma (also called Eusperma Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a bulb-like root system and long, thin, hollow leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium eusperma 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 eusperma 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 eusperma is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn and will germinate in spring.

Where to Find Allium eusperma

Allium eusperma can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.

Allium eusperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium eusperma?

Allium eusperma

What is the common name of Allium eusperma?

Eusperma Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium eusperma?

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,

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