Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
757324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 293 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756657

Common Names

  • Macranth Onion
  • Macranth Garlic
  • Macranth Leek

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Description

Allium macranthum (also called 'Large-flowered 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 macranthum 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 macranthum 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 macranthum is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in early spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Allium macranthum

Allium macranthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and France.

Allium macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium macranthum?

Allium macranthum

What is the common name of Allium macranthum?

Large-flowered Onion

What is the family of Allium macranthum?

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,

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