Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pangasicum
ID:
757589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turak.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 29: 181 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756922

Common Names

  • Pangasicum Onion
  • Pangasi Onion
  • Pangasi Wild Onion

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Description

Allium pangasicum (also called Pangas Onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to Central Asia. It is a bulbous herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands, and is often used as a culinary herb.

Uses & Benefits

Allium pangasicum 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 pangasicum is a white, star-shaped umbel with 6-8 tepals. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium pangasicum 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 pangasicum

Allium pangasicum is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Colorado.

Allium pangasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium pangasicum?

Allium pangasicum

What is the family of Allium pangasicum?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Allium pangasicum?

Pangasi Onion

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296196: Based on the initial data import
I. Turakulov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turak.' in the authors string.