Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 2: 173 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756366
Common Names
- Allium Guttatum
- Guttate Onion
- Guttate Garlic
Description
Allium guttatum (also called Spotted 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 guttatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as sore throats and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Allium guttatum sub. dalmaticum (A.Kern. ex Janch.) Stearn
Allium guttatum sub. sardoum (Moris) Stearn
Allium guttatum sub. tenorei (Parl.) Soldano
Allium guttatum sub. guttatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium guttatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium guttatum 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 guttatum
Allium guttatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Allium guttatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium guttatum?
Allium guttatum
What is the common name of Allium guttatum?
Spotted onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium guttatum?
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,