Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roborowskianum
ID:
757824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 259 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757157

Common Names

  • Roborowskianum Onion
  • Roborowskian Onion
  • Roborowsk Onion

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Description

Allium roborowskianum (also called 'Roborowski's Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Central Asia and grows in meadows, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium roborowskianum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a mild onion-like flavor and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium roborowskianum has small, white flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium roborowskianum is a hardy perennial that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is best propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be carried out in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Allium roborowskianum

Allium roborowskianum can be found in the Caucasus.

Allium roborowskianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium roborowskianum?

Allium roborowskianum

What is the common name of Allium roborowskianum?

Roborowski's garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium roborowskianum?

Dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia

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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