Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
narcissiflora
ID:
673761

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Roem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 4: 186 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673093

Common Names

  • Ismene narcissiflora
  • Narcissus-flowered Ismene
  • Narcissiflora Ismene

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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis calathina G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis narcissiflora (Jacq.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Ismene calathiformis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Ismene calathina Herb. [unknown]
  • Ismene tagliabuei M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Pancratium calathiforme Redouté [unknown]
  • Pancratium narcissiflorum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Siphotoma calathina Raf. [unknown]
  • Pancratium calathinum [Ker-Gawl.] [unknown]

Description

Ismene narcissiflora (also called daffodil ismene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces of South Africa. It is found in dry, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Ismene narcissiflora is used as a garden ornamental and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ismene narcissiflora flower is white or pink and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ismene narcissiflora is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Ismene narcissiflora

Ismene narcissiflora is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Ismene narcissiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ismene narcissiflora?

Ismene narcissiflora

What is the common name of Ismene narcissiflora?

Daffodil Narcissus

What type of plant is Ismene narcissiflora?

Bulbous perennial

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279429: Based on the initial data import
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.