Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guttatum
ID:
757033

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

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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.

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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,

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