Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
757492

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 430 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756825

Common Names

  • Allium nigrum
  • Black Onion
  • Black Garlic

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Allium nigrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and has a mild onion flavor.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium paniculatum sub. longispathum (Redouté) K.Richt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium nigrum has white star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium nigrum 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 nigrum

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

Allium nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium nigrum?

Allium nigrum

What is the common name of Allium nigrum?

Black Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium nigrum?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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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