Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
virgunculae
ID:
758394

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Maek. & Kitam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 14: 148 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757727

Common Names

  • Allium Virgunculae
  • Virgunculae Onion
  • Virguncula Onion

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Description

Allium virgunculae (also called 'Siberian Garlic', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium virgunculae 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium virgunculae var. virgunculae
Allium virgunculae var. yakushimense M.Hotta
Allium virgunculae var. koshikiense M.Hotta & Hir.Takah.bis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium virgunculae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium virgunculae 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 virgunculae

Allium virgunculae is native to Russia and can be found in the regions of Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast.

Allium virgunculae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium virgunculae?

Allium virgunculae

What is the common name of Allium virgunculae?

Virguncula Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium virgunculae?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296941: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.