Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ponticum
ID:
757707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miscz. ex Grossh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 1: 206 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757040

Common Names

  • Allium ponticum
  • Ponticum Onion
  • Ponticum Garlic

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Description

Allium ponticum (also called 'Pontic 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 ponticum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a yellowish tinge. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: dark green, with a white-green tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium ponticum is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Allium ponticum

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

Allium ponticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium ponticum?

Allium ponticum

What type of plant is Allium ponticum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family

What is the common name of Allium ponticum?

It is commonly known as Pontic 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-296304: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Pavel Mishchenko (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miscz.' in the authors string.