Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
757867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 360 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757200

Common Names

  • Red Onion
  • Mountain Garlic
  • Mountain Onion

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Description

Allium rubens (also called 'Red 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 red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium rubens 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 rubens has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium rubens 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 rubens

Allium rubens can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Allium rubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium rubens?

Allium rubens

What is the common name of Allium rubens?

Red Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium rubens?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods in Central and Eastern Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296453: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.