Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
spicatum
ID:
791759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) N.Friesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 17: 216 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791092

Common Names

  • Allium spicatum
  • Spiked Allium
  • Spiked Onion

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Description

Allium spicatum (also called Spiked Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Allium spicatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium spicatum has a single flower per stem, with six petals in shades of white, pink, or purple. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium spicatum can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Allium spicatum

Allium spicatum is native to the temperate forests of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Allium spicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium spicatum?

Allium spicatum

What is the family of Allium spicatum?

Amaryllidaceae

What are the common names of Allium spicatum?

Spiked Onion

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-329671: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Nikolai Walterowich Friesen (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Friesen' in the authors string.