Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oreoprasum
ID:
757555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 354 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756888

Common Names

  • Allium oreoprasum
  • Oreoprasum Onion
  • Oreoprasum Garlic

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Description

Allium oreoprasum (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 oreoprasum 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 oreoprasum 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 oreoprasum 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 oreoprasum

Allium oreoprasum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Allium oreoprasum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium oreoprasum?

Allium oreoprasum

What is the common name of Allium oreoprasum?

Oreoprasum Onion

What is the habitat of Allium oreoprasum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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