Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jepsonii
ID:
757156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ownbey & Aase ex Traub) S.S.Denison & McNeal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Madroño 36: 127 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756489

Common Names

  • Allium jepsonii
  • Jepson's Onion
  • Jepson's Garlic

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Description

Allium jepsonii (also called Jepson's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Turkey 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 jepsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as sore throats and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium jepsonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium jepsonii is a fast-growing, bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Allium jepsonii

Allium jepsonii is native to the western United States and can be found in mountainous areas of California and Oregon.

Allium jepsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium jepsonii?

Allium jepsonii

What is the common name of Allium jepsonii?

Jepson's onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium jepsonii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295792: Based on the initial data import
Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
Dale W. McNeal (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeal' in the authors string.
Hannah Caroline Aase (1883-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aase' in the authors string.
Stella S. Denison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Denison' in the authors string.