Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vinicolor
ID:
758386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 28: 29 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757719

Common Names

  • Allium Vinicolor
  • Vinicolor Onion
  • Purple Onion

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Description

Allium vinicolor (also called Wine-Colored Onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with a bulb and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral, and blooms in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Allium vinicolor has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium vinicolor has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium vinicolor is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-12 inches.

Where to Find Allium vinicolor

Allium vinicolor is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

Allium vinicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium vinicolor?

Allium vinicolor

What is the common name of Allium vinicolor?

Vinicolor Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium vinicolor?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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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