Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
linearifolium
ID:
757281

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 33(1): 72 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756614

Common Names

  • Linearifolium Onion
  • Linearifolium Leek
  • Linearifolium Garlic

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Description

Allium linearifolium (also called Linearleaf 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, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Allium linearifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible bulbs. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium linearifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium linearifolium is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Allium linearifolium

Allium linearifolium can be found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Allium linearifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium linearifolium?

Allium linearifolium

What is the common name of Allium linearifolium?

Linear-Leaved Onion

What is the flowering period of Allium linearifolium?

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-295906: 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.