Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoalbidum
ID:
757736

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Friesen & Özhatay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 109: 25 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757069

Common Names

  • Allium pseudoalbidum
  • Pseudoalbidum Onion
  • Pseudoalbidum Garlic

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Description

Allium pseudoalbidum (also called 'White-flowered Garlic', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a low-growing perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and umbels of white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium pseudoalbidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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 pseudoalbidum 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 pseudoalbidum

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

Allium pseudoalbidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium pseudoalbidum?

Allium pseudoalbidum

What is the family of Allium pseudoalbidum?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Allium pseudoalbidum?

Pseudoalbid 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-296331: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Walterowich Friesen (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Friesen' in the authors string.
Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.