Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microdictyon
ID:
757401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prokh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 24(2): 174 (1929-1930 publ. 1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756734

Common Names

  • Allium microdictyon
  • Microdictyon Onion
  • Microdictyon Garlic

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Description

Allium microdictyon (also called 'Small-leaved 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 microdictyon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium microdictyon 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 microdictyon 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 microdictyon

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

Allium microdictyon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium microdictyon?

Allium microdictyon

What is the common name of Allium microdictyon?

Microdictyon Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium microdictyon?

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,