Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hickmanii
ID:
757064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 483 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756397

Common Names

  • Hickman's Onion
  • Hickman's Garlic
  • Hickman's Leek

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Description

Allium hickmanii (also called Hickman's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to North America and is found in grassland and rocky areas. The plant has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Allium hickmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowers of Allium hickmanii are white, and are borne in a dense, globular umbel. The seeds are black, and the seedlings are short and stout.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium hickmanii is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and the plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Allium hickmanii

Allium hickmanii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

Allium hickmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium hickmanii?

Allium hickmanii

What is the common name of Allium hickmanii?

Hickman's Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium hickmanii?

Late spring to early summer

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-295706: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.