Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tanguticum
ID:
758191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 317 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757524

Common Names

  • Allium tanguticum
  • Tangut Onion
  • Gansu Onion

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Description

Allium tanguticum (also called Tangut Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has an erect stem with a bulbous base and a single umbel of white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allium tanguticum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium tanguticum 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 tanguticum 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 tanguticum

Allium tanguticum is native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China.

Allium tanguticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium tanguticum?

Allium tanguticum

What is the common name of Allium tanguticum?

Tangut Onion

What is the family of Allium tanguticum?

Amaryllidaceae

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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