Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sosnovskyanum
ID:
758053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miscz. ex Grossh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 1: 207 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757386

Common Names

  • Sosnovskyanum Onion
  • Sosnovskyanum Leek
  • Sosnovskyanum Garlic

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Description

Allium sosnovskyanum (also called Sosnovsky's onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in grassy meadows and on rocky slopes. It has a bulbous base and narrow, linear leaves, and produces white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium sosnovskyanum 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

Allium sosnovskyanum 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 sosnovskyanum 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 sosnovskyanum

Allium sosnovskyanum is native to the Caucasus region.

Allium sosnovskyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium sosnovskyanum?

Allium sosnovskyanum

What is the common name of Allium sosnovskyanum?

Sosnovsky's Onion

What is the family of Allium sosnovskyanum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296625: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Pavel Mishchenko (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miscz.' in the authors string.