Status:
valid
Authors:
Rozeira
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Publ. Inst. Bot. "Dr. Gonçalo Sampaio" , ser. 3, 1: 712 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703954
Common Names
- Narcissus carringtonii
- Carrington's Narcissus
- Carringtonii Narcissus
Description
Narcissus carringtonii (also called Carrington's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats, and has a globose or hemispherical shape with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus carringtonii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narcissus carringtonii is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus carringtonii is a small bulbous plant that grows up to 20 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Bulbs can be divided in the spring and replanted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Narcissus carringtonii
Narcissus carringtonii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Narcissus carringtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus carringtonii?
Narcissus carringtonii
What type of plant is Narcissus carringtonii?
Bulbous perennial
Where does Narcissus carringtonii grow?
It is native to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco
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,