Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
757446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 20: 51 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756779

Common Names

  • Monticola Onion
  • Mountain Onion
  • Hill Onion

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Description

Allium monticola (also called Mountain garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western Asia. It has a bulbous base with long, narrow leaves and a tall stem that bears a cluster of white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium monticola is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has a mild onion flavor and is used to season salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium monticola 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 monticola is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also drought tolerant once established. It is best to plant the bulbs in the fall, and they will bloom in the spring. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Allium monticola

Allium monticola is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Allium monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium monticola?

Allium monticola

What is the common name of Allium monticola?

Monticola Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium monticola?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296060: Based on the initial data import
Anstruther Davidson (1860-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidson' in the authors string.