Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scaberrimum
ID:
757929

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Serres

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 4: 439 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757262

Common Names

  • Scaberrimum Onion
  • Scaberrimum's Onion
  • Scaberrimum Garlic

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Description

Allium scaberrimum (also called Rough-Leaved Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium scaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium scaberrimum 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 scaberrimum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Allium scaberrimum

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

Allium scaberrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium scaberrimum?

Allium scaberrimum

What are the common names of Allium scaberrimum?

Rough Onion

What is the native range of Allium scaberrimum?

Central Asia

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,