Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
punctum
ID:
757764

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.F.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 32: 23 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757097

Common Names

  • Allium punctum
  • Punctum Onion
  • Punctum Garlic

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Description

Allium punctum (also called 'Dotted 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 punctum 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 punctum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium punctum 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 punctum

Allium punctum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas of rocky terrain.

Allium punctum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium punctum?

Allium punctum

What is the common name of Allium punctum?

Dotted Onion

What is the family of Allium punctum?

Amaryllidaceae

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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