Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 8: 664 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757163
Common Names
- Allium rosenbachianum
- Rosenbach's Onion
- Rosenbach's Garlic
Description
Allium rosenbachianum (also called 'Rosenbach'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 rosenbachianum 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 rosenbachianum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium rosenbachianum 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 rosenbachianum
Allium rosenbachianum can be found in the Caucasus.
Allium rosenbachianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium rosenbachianum?
Allium rosenbachianum
What is the common name of Allium rosenbachianum?
Rosenbach's garlic
What is the natural habitat of Allium rosenbachianum?
Grassy slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean region
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,