Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
757254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lojac.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. 3: 114 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756587

Common Names

  • Lehmannii Onion
  • Lehmannii Leek
  • Lehmannii Garlic

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Description

Allium lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has a white flower with a pinkish tinge and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Allium lehmannii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium lehmannii is an umbel with white or pink tepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium lehmannii is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated in pots or containers, or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The bulbs can be divided in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Allium lehmannii

Allium lehmannii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Allium lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium lehmannii?

Allium lehmannii

What is the common name of Allium lehmannii?

Lehmann's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium lehmannii?

Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe

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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