Allium mariae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mariae
ID:
757370
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bordz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Zap. Kievsk. Obshch. Estestvoisp. 25: 71 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756703
Common Names
- Mary's Onion
- Mary's Garlic
- Mary's Leek
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium mariae (also called 'Mary's 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 mariae 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 mariae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium mariae 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 mariae
Allium mariae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Allium mariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium mariae?
Allium mariae
What is the common name of Allium mariae?
Mary's Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium mariae?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295990: Based on the initial data import
Eugen Iwanowitsch Bordzilowski (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bordz.' in the authors string.