Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
platyspathum
ID:
757688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 7 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757021

Common Names

  • Allium platyspathum
  • Platyspathum Onion
  • Platyspathum Garlic

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Description

Allium platyspathum (also called 'Broad-Path Onion', among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to the western United States and Canada. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow, linear leaves and a single, slender, erect stem. It produces a cluster of small, white flowers with six petals. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium platyspathum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has a mild onion flavor and is used to season salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium platyspathum sub. amblyophyllum (Kar. & Kir.) N.Friesen
Allium platyspathum sub. platyspathum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium platyspathum is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and long with a white tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium platyspathum can be propagated by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. Cultivation is best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Allium platyspathum

Allium platyspathum can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, and Iran.

Allium platyspathum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium platyspathum?

Allium platyspathum

What type of plant is Allium platyspathum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family

What is the common name of Allium platyspathum?

It is commonly known as Broad-path 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,

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