Status:
valid
Authors:
Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3: 234 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757299
Common Names
- Allium Schubertii
- Schubert Onion
- Schubert Leek
Description
Allium schubertii (also called Schubert's 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 schubertii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a mild onion-like flavor and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium schubertii has small, star-shaped, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium schubertii 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 schubertii
Allium schubertii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Allium schubertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium schubertii?
Allium schubertii
What is the common name of Allium schubertii?
Schubert's Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium schubertii?
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,