Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fistulosum
ID:
756913

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 301 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756246

Common Names

  • Fistulose Onion
  • Fistulose Garlic
  • Fistulose Leek

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Description

Allium fistulosum (also called Welsh Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a bulb-like root system and long, thin, hollow leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium fistulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a culinary herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties which can help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium fistulosum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters of 2-4. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium fistulosum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium fistulosum

Allium fistulosum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Allium fistulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium fistulosum?

Allium fistulosum

What is the common name of Allium fistulosum?

Welsh Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium fistulosum?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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,

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