Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maackii
ID:
757318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Prokh. ex Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Key Pl. Far East. Reg. USSR 1: 366 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756651

Common Names

  • Maack's Onion
  • Maack's Garlic
  • Maack's Leek

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Description

Allium macrostemon (also called 'Large-stamen Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It grows in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers with six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Allium maackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium maackii has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium maackii 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 maackii

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

Allium maackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium maackii?

Allium maackii

What is the common name of Allium maackii?

Maack's Onion

What is the family of Allium maackii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295941: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Yaroslav Ivanovic Prokhanov (1902-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prokh.' in the authors string.