Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
marmoratum
ID:
1329843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seregin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 211 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342297


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Description

Allium marmoratum (also called 'Marmoratum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium marmoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium marmoratum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium marmoratum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Allium marmoratum

Allium marmoratum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of China.

Allium marmoratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium marmoratum?

Allium marmoratum

What is the common name of Allium marmoratum?

Marmorate onion

What is the native range of Allium marmoratum?

North America

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

Alexey Petrovich Seregin (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seregin' in the authors string.