Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hierosolymorum
ID:
757066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 11: 301 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756399

Common Names

  • Hierosolymorum Onion
  • Hierosolymorum Garlic
  • Hierosolymorum Leek

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Description

Allium hierosolymorum (also called Jerusalem Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of linear leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allium hierosolymorum 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 hierosolymorum are white, and are borne in a dense, globular umbel. The seeds are black, and the seedlings are slender and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium hierosolymorum is a hardy perennial that grows best in 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 hierosolymorum

Allium hierosolymorum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.

Allium hierosolymorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium hierosolymorum?

Allium hierosolymorum

What is the common name of Allium hierosolymorum?

Jerusalem Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium hierosolymorum?

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,

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