Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subvillosum
ID:
758166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1104 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757499

Common Names

  • Subvillosum Onion
  • Subvillosum Garlic
  • Subvillosum Leek

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Description

Allium subvillosum (also called Hairy Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a bulbous base and its leaves are linear and hairy. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Allium subvillosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to repel insects and to add flavor to food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium subvillosum 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 subvillosum 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 subvillosum

Allium subvillosum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Allium subvillosum FAQ

What is the growth habit of Allium subvillosum?

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

What is the flower color of Allium subvillosum?

Allium subvillosum has white to pale pink flowers.

What is the blooming period of Allium subvillosum?

Allium subvillosum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296729: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.