Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xiphopetalum
ID:
758439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 118 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757772

Common Names

  • Xiphopetalum Onion
  • Xiphopetalum Garlic
  • Xiphopetalum Leek

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Description

Allium xiphopetalum (also called Xiphopetalum 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 xiphopetalum 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 xiphopetalum 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 xiphopetalum 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 xiphopetalum

Allium xiphopetalum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Allium xiphopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium xiphopetalum?

Allium xiphopetalum

What is the common name of Allium xiphopetalum?

Xiphopetalum garlic

What is the natural habitat of Allium xiphopetalum?

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-296984: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.