Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
monachorum
ID:
1331246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stepanov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Krasnoyarsk. Gosud. Agrar. Univ. 2: 129 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343700

Common Names

  • Allium Monachorum
  • Monachorum Allium
  • Monachorum Allium

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Description

Allium monachorum (also called Monks Garlic, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium monachorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium monachorum has small white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium monachorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from bulbs, plant the bulbs in a sunny location and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Allium monachorum

Allium monachorum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.

Allium monachorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium monachorum?

Allium monachorum

What is the common name of Allium monachorum?

Monachorum Allium

What is the natural habitat of Allium monachorum?

Mountain meadows

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

Nikolay V. Stepanov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stepanov' in the authors string.