Status:
valid
Authors:
Wendelbo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 10: 178 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756730
Common Names
- Allium micranthum
- Small-flowered Onion
- Small-flowered Garlic
Description
Allium micranthum (also called 'Small-flowered 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 micranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium micranthum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium micranthum 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 micranthum
Allium micranthum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Allium micranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium micranthum?
Allium micranthum
What is the common name of Allium micranthum?
Small-flowered Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium micranthum?
It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China
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,