Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Schwarz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 71 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757460
Common Names
- Stylosum Onion
- Stylosum Garlic
- Stylosum Leek
Description
Allium stylosum (also called Stylo onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous base and narrow, linear leaves, and produces white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Allium stylosum 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 stylosum has star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium stylosum 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 stylosum
Allium stylosum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Allium stylosum FAQ
What is the growth habit of Allium stylosum?
Allium stylosum is an upright, clump-forming perennial with linear, gray-green leaves.
What is the flower color of Allium stylosum?
Allium stylosum has white to pale pink flowers.
What is the blooming period of Allium stylosum?
Allium stylosum 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,