Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stearnianum
ID:
758090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koyuncu, Özhatay & Kollmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 266 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757423

Common Names

  • Stearnianum Onion
  • Stearnianum Leek
  • Stearnianum Garlic

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Description

Allium stearnianum (also called 'Stearn's Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of narrow, linear leaves and an umbel of star-shaped, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Allium stearnianum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium stearnianum sub. vanense Kollmann & Koyuncu
Allium stearnianum sub. stearnianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium stearnianum is a white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium stearnianum is a small, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to about 10 inches tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Allium stearnianum

Allium stearnianum can be found in the Caucasus.

Allium stearnianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium stearnianum?

Allium stearnianum

What is the common name of Allium stearnianum?

Stearn's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium stearnianum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-296660: Based on the initial data import
Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.
Fania Weissmann Kollmann (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kollmann' in the authors string.
Mehmet Koyuncu (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koyuncu' in the authors string.