Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yuanum
ID:
758447

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 7: 295 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757780

Common Names

  • Yuan Onion
  • Yuan Garlic
  • Yuan Leek

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Description

Allium yuanum (also called Yuan's 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 yuanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium yuanum 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 yuanum 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 yuanum

Allium yuanum is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Allium yuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium yuanum?

Allium yuanum

What is the family of Allium yuanum?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Allium yuanum?

Yuan's Onion

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-296991: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.