Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
serbicum
ID:
758005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis. & Pancic

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Veneto Sci. 12: 479 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757338

Common Names

  • Serbicum Onion
  • Serbicum Garlic
  • Serbicum Leek

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Description

Allium serbicum (also called Serbian 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 serbicum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium serbicum 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 serbicum 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 serbicum

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

Allium serbicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium serbicum?

Allium serbicum

What is the common name of Allium serbicum?

Serbian Onion

What is the family of Allium serbicum?

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,

References

Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vis.' in the authors string.
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancic' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:528849-1: Based on the initial data import