Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie
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Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie

Allium lusitanicum

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Overview

Allium lusitanicum is a plant species widespread over much of Europe, mostly in mountainous regions. It has been reported from every country on the continent from Portugal to Ukraine except Iceland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Albania and Greece.

Allium lusitanicum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution and small population sizes make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

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Other threatened species in Amaryllidaceae

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Plagiolirion horsmannii

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Welsh Onion

Allium fistulosum

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Crinum oliganthum

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Summer snowflakeEN

Summer snowflake

Leucojum aestivum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie classified as Endangered?
Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Allium lusitanicum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution and small population sizes make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Where does Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie live?
Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie?
The main threats to Ail du Portugal, Ail des montagnes, Ail douteux, Ail des collines, Ail de Lusitanie are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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