Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xichuanense
ID:
758438

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Xu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 14: 285 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757771

Common Names

  • Xichuan Onion
  • Xichuan Garlic
  • Xichuan Leek

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Description

Allium xichuanense (also called Xichuan Onion, among many other common names) is an ornamental bulbous perennial plant native to Central Asia. 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 xichuanense 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 xichuanense 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 xichuanense 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 xichuanense

Allium xichuanense can be found in China, in the provinces of Henan and Shaanxi.

Allium xichuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium xichuanense?

Allium xichuanense

What is the common name of Allium xichuanense?

Xichuan garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium xichuanense?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-296983: Based on the initial data import
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.