Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pycnotrichum
ID:
1335698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trigas, Kalpoutz. & Constantin.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(2): 183 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348152


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Description

Allium pycnotrichum (also called Pycnotrichum Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Allium pycnotrichum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium pycnotrichum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium pycnotrichum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Allium pycnotrichum

Allium pycnotrichum can be found in the western United States and Canada, including California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Allium pycnotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium pycnotrichum?

Allium pycnotrichum

What is the common name of Allium pycnotrichum?

Small-flowered Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium pycnotrichum?

It is found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

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

Theophanis Constantinidis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constantin.' in the authors string.
Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalpoutz.' in the authors string.
Panayiotis Trigas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trigas' in the authors string.