Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schoenoprasum
ID:
757945

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 301 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757278

Common Names

  • Schoenoprasum Onion
  • Schoenoprasum's Onion
  • Schoenoprasum Garlic

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Description

Allium schoenoprasum (also called Chives, 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 schoenoprasum is used as a flavoring agent in cooking and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium schoenoprasum 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 schoenoprasum 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 schoenoprasum

Allium schoenoprasum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Allium schoenoprasum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium schoenoprasum?

Allium schoenoprasum

What is the common name of Allium schoenoprasum?

Chives

What is the natural habitat of Allium schoenoprasum?

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,

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