Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stellatum
ID:
758093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Ker Gawl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 38: t. 1576 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757426

Common Names

  • Stellatum Onion
  • Stellatum Leek
  • Stellatum Garlic

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Description

Allium stellatum (also called 'Star 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 stellatum 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 stellatum 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 stellatum is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs in the fall for blooms in the spring.

Where to Find Allium stellatum

Allium stellatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in the Caucasus.

Allium stellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium stellatum?

Allium stellatum

What is the common name of Allium stellatum?

Star Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium stellatum?

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-296663: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.