Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
koreanum
ID:
771197

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Choi & B.U.Oh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 34: 76 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770530

Common Names

  • Allium
  • Korean Onion
  • Korean Garlic

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Description

Allium koreanum (also called Korean Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Korea and grows in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Allium koreanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allium koreanum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium koreanum is a bulbous perennial plant. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant bulbs in a sunny location in well-drained soil in the fall. Water regularly during the growing season and let the foliage die back naturally in the summer. Divide the bulbs every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Allium koreanum

Allium koreanum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Allium koreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium koreanum?

Allium koreanum

What is the growth habit of Allium koreanum?

It is an evergreen perennial herb with a rosette of leaves.

What is the native range of Allium koreanum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-309245: Based on the initial data import
Byoung-Un Oh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.U.Oh' in the authors string.
Hyeok-Jae Choi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Choi' in the authors string.