Allium acuminatum

Allium acuminatum, commonly known as Hooker's Onione, Taper Tip Onion, belongs to the group of bulbous and tuberous plants.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Allium acuminatum 11.1 History 11.2 Allium acuminatum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Allium acuminatum was described in 1838 by William Jackson Hooker. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Hooker's Onion is a species in the genus Allium (onion) which contains 824 species and belongs to the family of the Alliaceae (Garlic Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The plants grow to a height of approximately 0,3 meters.They grow at a rapid rate and have a short lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Allium acuminatum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are mid green and linear with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped and pink. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged in umbels.

The black fruits are loculicidal capsules. They develop in summer.

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[edit] Distribution

Allium acuminatum is native to British Columbia, the Northwest of the US, California, the Rocky Mountains and Arizona.

[edit] Cultivation

The Hooker's Onion prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is dry to moderately moist. The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are highly tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Allium acuminatum

[edit] History

[edit] Allium acuminatum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Allium acuminatumfr:Allium acuminatum