Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
757565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 60: 101 (1923 publ. 1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756898

Common Names

  • Allium ovalifolium
  • Ovalifolium Onion
  • Ovalifolium Garlic

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Description

Allium ovalifolium (also called Oval-leaved garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western Asia. It has a bulbous base with long, narrow leaves and a tall stem that bears a cluster of white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium ovalifolium var. cordifolium (J.M.Xu) J.M.Xu
Allium ovalifolium var. ovalifolium
Allium ovalifolium var. leuconeurum J.M.Xu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium

Allium ovalifolium is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Allium ovalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium ovalifolium?

Allium ovalifolium

What is the common name of Allium ovalifolium?

Ovalifolium Onion

What is the habitat of Allium ovalifolium?

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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