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Welsh onion

Allium fistulosum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Allium fistulosum (Welsh onion)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cebolleta

French Ciboule

German Heckenzwiebel

Portuguese cebola-verde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Welsh onion?

The scientific name of Welsh onion is Allium fistulosum. It belongs to the genus Allium.

What is the conservation status of Welsh onion?

Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Welsh onion live?

Welsh onion is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Welsh onion belong to?

Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

Is Welsh onion endangered?

Yes, Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Welsh onion belong to?

Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Welsh onion?

The closest relatives of Welsh onion in the genus Allium include alpine leek, Altai Onion, Altynkol Chive, American Garlic, Apulian Garlic.