Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
758414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 443 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757747

Common Names

  • Allium Wallichii
  • Wallichii Onion
  • Wallich Onion

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Description

Allium wallichii (also called Wallich's Onion, among many other common names) is an ornamental bulbous perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of narrow, linear, grey-green leaves and in summer bears a tall stem with a dense umbel of star-shaped, pink-purple flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Allium wallichii 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 wallichii has small, white flowers that form a globe-shaped umbel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium wallichii can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be planted in the spring. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water.

Where to Find Allium wallichii

Allium wallichii is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Allium wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium wallichii?

Allium wallichii

What is the common name of Allium wallichii?

Wallich's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium wallichii?

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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