Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 16: 142 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756906
Common Names
- Allium paepalanthoides
- Paepalanthoides Onion
- Paepalanthoides Garlic
Description
Allium paepalanthoides (also called Paepalanthus onion, 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 paepalanthoides 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 paepalanthoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium paepalanthoides is a bulbous perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 4 and can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Allium paepalanthoides
Allium paepalanthoides is native to the Mediterranean region.
Allium paepalanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium paepalanthoides?
Allium paepalanthoides
What is the common name of Allium paepalanthoides?
Paepalanthoides Onion
What is the habitat of Allium paepalanthoides?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,