Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hermoneum
ID:
835675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kollmann & Shmida) Brullo, Guglielmo, Pavone & Salmeri

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 21: 330 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835010

Common Names

  • Allium hermoneum
  • Hermoneum Onion
  • Hermoneum Garlic

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Description

Allium hermoneum (also called 'Herman's Onion' and 'Herman's Garlic', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered bulbous plant with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Europe, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium hermoneum is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and fever. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce inflammation and protect the body from free radical damage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Allium hermoneum has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium hermoneum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Allium hermoneum

Allium hermoneum can be found in the Mediterranean.

Allium hermoneum FAQ

What is the average height of Allium hermoneum?

Allium hermoneum typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Allium hermoneum prefer?

Allium hermoneum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Allium hermoneum?

Allium hermoneum prefers temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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-372199: 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.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
Anna Guglielmo (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guglielmo' in the authors string.
Fania Weissmann Kollmann (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kollmann' in the authors string.
Avi Shmida (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shmida' in the authors string.