Status:
valid
Authors:
(Feinbrun) Kollmann & D.Zohary
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Palaestina 4: 90 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757633
Common Names
- Allium truncatum
- Truncatum Onion
- Truncatum Garlic
Description
Allium truncatum (also called 'Truncate Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and east to Iran. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium truncatum is used as a food source and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allium truncatum has small, white flowers that are star-shaped with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium truncatum 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 truncatum
Allium truncatum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Allium truncatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium truncatum?
Allium truncatum
What is the common name of Allium truncatum?
Truncated garlic
What is the natural habitat of Allium truncatum?
Grassy slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean region
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,