Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ochotense
ID:
757522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prokh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756855

Common Names

  • Allium ochotense
  • Ochotense Onion
  • Ochotense Garlic

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Description

Allium ochotense (also called Ochot Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Russia and grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium ochotense 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

The flower of Allium ochotense is a white, star-shaped umbel with 6-8 tepals. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium ochotense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Allium ochotense

Allium ochotense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Allium ochotense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium ochotense?

Allium ochotense

What is the family of Allium ochotense?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Allium ochotense?

Okhotsk Onion

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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