Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 20 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757732
Common Names
- Allium Viridulum
- Viridulum Onion
- Green Onion
Description
Allium viridulum (also called 'Green Garlic', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allium viridulum 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 viridulum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allium viridulum 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 viridulum
Allium viridulum is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.
Allium viridulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium viridulum?
Allium viridulum
What is the common name of Allium viridulum?
Green Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium viridulum?
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,