Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
757395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 24: 138 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756728

Common Names

  • Allium mexicanum
  • Mexican Onion
  • Mexican Garlic

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Description

Allium mexicanum (also called 'Mexican Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central America. 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 mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium mexicanum is a white or pale pink star-shaped flower. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pale pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium mexicanum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a location with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Allium mexicanum

Allium mexicanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Allium mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium mexicanum?

Allium mexicanum

What is the common name of Allium mexicanum?

Mexican Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium mexicanum?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

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