Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Fritsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 26: 974 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757352
Common Names
- Severtzovioides Onion
- Severtzovioides Garlic
- Severtzovioides Leek
Description
Allium severtzovioides (also called Severtzov's Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a bulbous base and its leaves are linear and serrated. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Allium severtzovioides 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 severtzovioides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium severtzovioides 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 severtzovioides
Allium severtzovioides can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Allium severtzovioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium severtzovioides?
Allium severtzovioides
What is the common name of Allium severtzovioides?
Severtzov's Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium severtzovioides?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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,