Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
noeoanum
ID:
757506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(2): 235 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756839

Common Names

  • Allium noeoanum
  • Noeoanum Onion
  • Noeoanum Garlic

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Description

Allium noeoanum (also called Persian Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 70 cm. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium noeoanum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium noeoanum 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 noeoanum 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 noeoanum

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

Allium noeoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium noeoanum?

Allium noeoanum

What is the common name of Allium noeoanum?

Noeo Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium noeoanum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296117: Based on the initial data import
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.