Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
695176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) S.Watson ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 801 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694509



Common Names

  • Maritima Muilla
  • Muilla Maritima
  • Maritima's Muilla


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Synonyms

  • Bloomeria maritima serotina (Greene) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Hesperoscordum maritimum Torr. [unknown]
  • Milla maritima (Torr.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Muilla tenuis Congdon [unknown]
  • Muilla serotina Greene [unknown]
  • Allium maritimum (Torr.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Bloomeria maritima (Torr.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Muilla maritima (also called Sea Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Alliaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a small perennial herb that grows in sandy and gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Muilla maritima is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muilla maritima is white and has six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muilla maritima is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, sunny location until they are ready to be planted in the ground. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Muilla maritima

Muilla maritima can be found in coastal areas of California, Arizona, and Baja California.

Muilla maritima FAQ

What is the common name of Muilla maritima?

Sea Onion

What is the scientific name of Sea Onion?

Muilla maritima

What is the origin of Sea Onion?

California

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538427-1: Based on the initial data import