Allium thunbergii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
758238
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 6: 84 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757571
Common Names
- Allium thunbergii
- Thunbergii Onion
- Thunbergii Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Japan and Korea. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Allium thunbergii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Allium thunbergii var. deltoides (S.O.Yu, S.Lee & W.Lee) H.J.Choi & B.U.OhAllium thunbergii var. thunbergii
Allium thunbergii var. teretifolium H.J.Choi & B.U.Oh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium thunbergii has small, white flowers with six petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single white flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium thunbergii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Allium thunbergii
Allium thunbergii is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Allium thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium thunbergii?
Allium thunbergii
What type of plant is Allium thunbergii?
Allium thunbergii is a type of flowering plant.
Where is Allium thunbergii native to?
Allium thunbergii is native to Japan.
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-296796: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.