Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oreoprasoides
ID:
757554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vved.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Trudy Turkestansk. Nauchn. Obshch. 2: 29 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756887

Common Names

  • Allium oreoprasoides
  • Oreoprasoides Onion
  • Oreoprasoides Garlic

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Allium oreoprasoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a culinary herb and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium oreoprasoides is a pale yellow color and has a star-shaped shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium oreoprasoides 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 oreoprasoides

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

Allium oreoprasoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium oreoprasoides?

Allium oreoprasoides

What is the common name of Allium oreoprasoides?

Oreoprasoides Onion

What is the habitat of Allium oreoprasoides?

Meadows and grasslands

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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