Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
791746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meikle) Brullo, Pavone, Salmeri & Venora

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Caryologia 57: 276 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791079

Common Names

  • Allium exaltatum
  • Exalted Allium
  • Exaltatum Allium

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Description

Allium exaltatum (also called Tall Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Allium exaltatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium exaltatum has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium exaltatum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Allium exaltatum

Allium exaltatum is native to the temperate forests of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Allium exaltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium exaltatum?

Allium exaltatum

What is the family of Allium exaltatum?

Amaryllidaceae

What are the common names of Allium exaltatum?

Exalted Onion

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-329659: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
Gianfranco Venora: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venora' in the authors string.