Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
siskiyouense
ID:
758045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ownbey ex Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 28: 63 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757378

Common Names

  • Siskiyouense Onion
  • Siskiyouense Leek
  • Siskiyouense Garlic

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Description

Allium siskiyouense (also called Siskiyou 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 siskiyouense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a food source in some parts of the world. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium siskiyouense 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 siskiyouense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Allium siskiyouense

Allium siskiyouense can be found in the Siskiyou Mountains of California.

Allium siskiyouense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium siskiyouense?

Allium siskiyouense

What is the common name of Allium siskiyouense?

Siskiyou Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium siskiyouense?

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-296618: Based on the initial data import
Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.