Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudostamineum
ID:
757751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kollmann & Shmida

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 26(3): 138 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757084

Common Names

  • Allium pseudostamineum
  • Pseudostamineum Onion
  • Pseudostamineum Garlic

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Description

Allium pseudostamineum (also called 'False-stamen 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 or pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium pseudostamineum is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea. The bulbs and leaves can also be eaten, either raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium pseudostamineum has small, white flowers that are star-shaped with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium pseudostamineum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Allium pseudostamineum

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

Allium pseudostamineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium pseudostamineum?

Allium pseudostamineum

What is the common name of Allium pseudostamineum?

False staminate onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium pseudostamineum?

It is native to the Himalayas

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-296345: Based on the initial data import
Fania Weissmann Kollmann (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kollmann' in the authors string.
Avi Shmida (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shmida' in the authors string.