Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
757833

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 296 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757166

Common Names

  • Allium roseum
  • Rosy Onion
  • Rosy Garlic

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Description

Allium roseum (also called 'Pink 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 roseum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium roseum var. tourneuxii Boiss.
Allium roseum sub. roseum
Allium roseum sub. gulekense Koyuncu & Eker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium roseum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium roseum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Allium roseum

Allium roseum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in the Caucasus.

Allium roseum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium roseum?

Allium roseum

What is the common name of Allium roseum?

Rose Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium roseum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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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