Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
756918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 56 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756251

Common Names

  • Flavescens Onion
  • Flavescens Garlic
  • Flavescens Leek

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Description

Allium flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a culinary herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties which can help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium flavescens has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters of 3-6. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium flavescens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium flavescens

Allium flavescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Allium flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium flavescens?

Allium flavescens

What is the common name of Allium flavescens?

Yellow Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium flavescens?

It is native to the Caucasus region of 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,