Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hirtovaginum
ID:
757075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Candargy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 142 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756408

Common Names

  • Hirtovaginum Onion
  • Hirtovaginum Garlic
  • Hirtovaginum Leek

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Description

Allium hirtovaginum (also called Hairy 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 hirtovaginum 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 hirtovaginum 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 hirtovaginum 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 hirtovaginum

Allium hirtovaginum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Allium hirtovaginum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium hirtovaginum?

Allium hirtovaginum

What is the common name of Allium hirtovaginum?

Hairy-Sheathed Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium hirtovaginum?

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-295716: Based on the initial data import
T. Candargy (1900-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Candargy' in the authors string.