Status:
valid
Authors:
Mendonça
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 6: 318 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703294
Common Names
- Narcissus calcicola
- Calcicola Narcissus
- Narcissus
Description
Narcissus calcicola (also called limestone daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a slender stem with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in limestone grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus calcicola has white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus calcicola is a species of daffodil native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers full sun and grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate occasional flooding.
Where to Find Narcissus calcicola
Narcissus calcicola is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region.
Narcissus calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus calcicola?
Narcissus calcicola
What is the common name of Narcissus calcicola?
Limestone Narcissus
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus calcicola?
Narcissus calcicola is found in limestone areas in 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,