Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
optimae
ID:
1316838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 25: 106 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329292

Common Names

  • Allium Optimae
  • Optimae's Allium
  • Optimian Allium

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Description

Allium optimae (also called Optima's Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allium optimae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium optimae has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are followed by long, thin, green seed pods that contain tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium optimae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Allium optimae

Allium optimae is native to the Mediterranean region.

Allium optimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium optimae?

Allium optimae

What is the common name of Allium optimae?

Optima's onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium optimae?

It is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California and Nevada

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.