Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 399 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756474
Common Names
- Allium jacquemontii
- Jacquemont's Onion
- Jacquemont's Garlic
Description
Allium jacquemontii (also called Jacquemont's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a single stem and a cluster of star-shaped flowers that are usually white, pink, or purple in color.
Uses & Benefits
Allium jacquemontii 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
The flower of Allium jacquemontii is a white or pinkish-purple star-shaped umbel with 6-9 tepals. The seeds are black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium jacquemontii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Allium jacquemontii
Allium jacquemontii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in mountainous areas of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Allium jacquemontii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium jacquemontii?
Allium jacquemontii
What is the common name of Allium jacquemontii?
Jacquemont's onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium jacquemontii?
Grows in dry meadows, grasslands, 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,