Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
marginatum
ID:
757368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Janka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Term. Füz. 8: 29 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756701

Common Names

  • Marginate Onion
  • Marginate Garlic
  • Marginate Leek

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Description

Allium marginatum (also called 'Margined Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has a round bulb with a white or pinkish skin and a strong onion-like odor. It grows in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium marginatum 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

The flower of Allium marginatum is a white, star-shaped umbel with 6-8 tepals. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium marginatum is a bulbous perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 4 and can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium marginatum

Allium marginatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Allium marginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium marginatum?

Allium marginatum

What is the common name of Allium marginatum?

Margined Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium marginatum?

Temperate grasslands, shrublands, and deserts

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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