Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch & Matin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 7(Suppl. 2): 258 (2006 publ. 2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807599
Common Names
- Allium longipapillatum
- Longipapillatum Onion
- Longipapillatum Garlic
Description
Allium longipapillatum (also called Long-Papillate Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allium longipapillatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium longipapillatum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium longipapillatum is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. The offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Allium longipapillatum
Allium longipapillatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Allium longipapillatum FAQ
What is the common name of Allium longipapillatum?
Long-papillose Onion
What is the scientific name of Long-papillose Onion?
Allium longipapillatum
What is the family of Allium longipapillatum?
Amaryllidaceae
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
Farideh Matin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matin' in the authors string.