Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rupestristepposum
ID:
757882

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Friesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Gen. Allium : 66 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757215

Common Names

  • Rock Onion
  • Rock Garlic
  • Rock Onion

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Description

Allium rupestristepposum (also called 'Steppe Rocky Onion', among many other common names) is a flowering plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are white or pink and the bulbs are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Allium rupestristepposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium rupestristepposum has small, star-shaped, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium rupestristepposum is a bulbous perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or from seed. Plant the bulbs in fall for spring blooms.

Where to Find Allium rupestristepposum

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

Allium rupestristepposum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium rupestristepposum?

Allium rupestristepposum

What is the common name of Allium rupestristepposum?

Rock-loving Garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium rupestristepposum?

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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