Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
senescens
ID:
757993

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 299 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757326

Common Names

  • Senescens Onion
  • Senescens Garlic
  • Senescens Leek

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Description

Allium senescens (also called Senescent 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 senescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to repel insects and to add flavor to food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium senescens sub. glaucum (Schrad. ex Poir.) Dostál
Allium senescens sub. senescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium senescens has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium senescens is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium senescens

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

Allium senescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium senescens?

Allium senescens

What is the common name of Allium senescens?

Senescent Onion

What is the family of Allium senescens?

Amaryllidaceae

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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