Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stipitatum
ID:
758108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 7: 546 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757441

Common Names

  • Stipitatum Onion
  • Stipitatum Leek
  • Stipitatum Garlic

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Description

Allium stipitatum (also called 'Stalked 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 stipitatum 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

Allium stipitatum has star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium stipitatum 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 stipitatum

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

Allium stipitatum FAQ

What is the growth habit of Allium stipitatum?

Allium stipitatum is an upright, clump-forming perennial with linear, gray-green leaves.

What is the flower color of Allium stipitatum?

Allium stipitatum has white to pale pink flowers.

What is the blooming period of Allium stipitatum?

Allium stipitatum blooms from late spring to early summer.

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,

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