Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
backhousei
ID:
705602

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Handb. Amaryll. : 12 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704935


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Description

Narcissus backhousei (also called 'Backhouse's daffodil', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers with a long, curved tube. It grows in grassy areas, rocky slopes, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus backhousei is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narcissus backhousei 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 backhousei is a perennial bulb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Narcissus backhousei

Narcissus backhousei is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

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,