Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
shevockii
ID:
758026

Status:
valid

Authors:
McNeal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Madroño 34: 150 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757359

Common Names

  • Shevockii Onion
  • Shevockii Garlic
  • Shevockii Leek

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Description

Allium shevockii (also called Shevock's onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in open woodlands and grassy meadows. It has a bulbous base and narrow, linear leaves, and produces white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium shevockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium shevockii is a star-shaped umbel of white or pale pink flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium shevockii 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 shevockii

Allium shevockii can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.

Allium shevockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium shevockii?

Allium shevockii

What is the common name of Allium shevockii?

Shevock's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium shevockii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296600: Based on the initial data import
Dale W. McNeal (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeal' in the authors string.