Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alleniae
ID:
703014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.-Morg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 7: 42 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702347

Common Names

  • Narcissus alleniae
  • Allen's Daffodil
  • Spanish Daffodil

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Synonyms

  • Narcissus alleniae rutherfordii Fern.Casas [deprecated]

Description

Narcissus alleniae (also called Allen's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, and it grows in dry grasslands and along roadsides. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus alleniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Narcissus alleniae is a yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus alleniae is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Canary Islands. It grows to a height of 8-10 inches and produces white flowers with yellow centers in late winter to early spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the fall or by seed in the spring. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.

Where to Find Narcissus alleniae

Narcissus alleniae is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in rocky, dry areas at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Narcissus alleniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus alleniae?

Narcissus alleniae

What is the common name of Narcissus alleniae?

Allen's Daffodil

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus alleniae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Narcissus genus

Narcissus marvieri, Narcissus macrolobus, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, Narcissus jonquilla, Narcissus leonensis, Narcissus pujolii, Narcissus papyraceus, Narcissus bugei, Narcissus primigenius, Narcissus pachybolbus, Narcissus pallidiflorus, Narcissus portensis, Narcissus peroccidentalis, Narcissus obsoletus, Narcissus odorus, Narcissus koshinomurae, Narcissus libarensis, Narcissus obesus, Narcissus moschatus, Narcissus perezlarae, Narcissus minor, Narcissus medio-luteus, Narcissus nutans, Narcissus nobilis, Narcissus poculiformis, Narcissus nevadensis, Narcissus poeticus, Narcissus willkommii, Narcissus watieri, Narcissus xaverii, Narcissus viridiflorus, Narcissus triandrus, Narcissus trilobus, Narcissus pyrenaicus, Narcissus romoi, Narcissus serotinus, Narcissus scaberulus, Narcissus rupicola, Narcissus romieuxii, Narcissus rogendorfi, Narcissus tazetta, Narcissus tortifolius, Narcissus tenuior, Narcissus brevitubulosus, Narcissus gredensis, Narcissus petri-mariae, Narcissus yepesii, Narcissus segurensis, Narcissus alcaracensis, Narcissus georgemawii,

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-282501: Based on the initial data import
Derrick Donnison-Morgan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.-Morg.' in the authors string.