Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trifoliatum
ID:
758277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cirillo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Neapol. 2: 11 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757610

Common Names

  • Allium trifoliatum
  • Trifoliatum Onion
  • Trifoliatum Garlic

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Description

Allium trifoliatum (also called Three-Leaved Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, from the Canary Islands east to the Caucasus. It grows in grassland, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium trifoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium trifoliatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium trifoliatum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Allium trifoliatum

Allium trifoliatum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Allium trifoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium trifoliatum?

Allium trifoliatum

What type of plant is Allium trifoliatum?

Allium trifoliatum is a type of flowering plant.

Where is Allium trifoliatum native to?

Allium trifoliatum is native to Central Asia.

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-296831: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.