Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
assoanus
ID:
705535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dufour

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 962 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704868

Common Names

  • Narcissus assoanus
  • Asso's daffodil
  • Spanish daffodil

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Synonyms

  • Queltia assoana Kunth [unknown]
  • Narcissus assoanus assoanus [unknown]
  • Narcissus juncifolius assoanus (Dufour ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Narcissus odorus assoanus (Dufour ex Schult. & Schult.f.) K.Richt. [unknown]

Description

Narcissus assoanus (also called Asso's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Spain and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers with yellow centres.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus assoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Narcissus assoanus sub. praelongus Barra & G.López
Narcissus assoanus sub. rivasmartinezii (Fern.Casas) Barra, Díez Domínguez & Ureña
Narcissus assoanus sub. baeticus (Fern.Casas) Barra, Díez Domínguez & Ureña
Narcissus assoanus sub. assoanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narcissus assoanus has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus assoanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Narcissus assoanus

Narcissus assoanus can be found in Spain and Portugal.

Narcissus assoanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus assoanus?

Narcissus assoanus

What is the family of Narcissus assoanus?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Narcissus assoanus?

Asso's Daffodil

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-282799: Based on the initial data import
Léon Dufour (1780-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dufour' in the authors string.