Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schistosum
ID:
1330052

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Friesen & Seregin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 178: 93 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342506


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Description

Allium schistosum (also called Schistose Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a bulbous habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium schistosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium schistosum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium schistosum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the bulbs. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Allium schistosum

Allium schistosum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Allium schistosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium schistosum?

Allium schistosum

What is the natural habitat of Allium schistosum?

Allium schistosum is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Allium schistosum?

Allium schistosum typically flowers from April to June.

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

Nikolai Walterowich Friesen (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Friesen' in the authors string.
Alexey Petrovich Seregin (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seregin' in the authors string.