Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gramineum
ID:
757009

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 239 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756342

Common Names

  • Allium Gramineum
  • Grass Onion
  • Grass Garlic

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Description

Allium gramineum (also called Grass-leaved Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, often in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Allium gramineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves and flowers are edible and can be used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium gramineum has small, star-shaped, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium gramineum is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, about 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. The plants will bloom in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Allium gramineum

Allium gramineum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Allium gramineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium gramineum?

Allium gramineum

What is the common name of Allium gramineum?

Grass-leaved onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium gramineum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-295657: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.