Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
samothracicum
ID:
757900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzanoud., Strid & Kit Tan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Acta Biol., Sér. B, Sist. 19: 356 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757233

Common Names

  • Samothracicum Onion
  • Samothracicum's Onion
  • Samothracicum Garlic

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Description

Allium samothracicum (also called 'Samothrace 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 samothracicum is used as a flavoring agent in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium samothracicum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium samothracicum 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 samothracicum

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

Allium samothracicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium samothracicum?

Allium samothracicum

What are the common names of Allium samothracicum?

Samothrace Onion

What is the native range of Allium samothracicum?

Eastern Mediterranean

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-296485: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.