Status:
valid
Authors:
Pugsley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 58: 59 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703860
Common Names
- Narcissus confusus
- Confused Daffodil
- Confused Narcissus
Synonyms
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus eugeniae (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus calcicarpetanus (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus radinganorum (Fern.Casas) Mateo & M.B.Crespo [unknown]
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus pugsleyanus Barra & G.López [unknown]
- Narcissus genesii-lopezii Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus radinganorum Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus eugeniae Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus calcicarpetanus Fern.Casas [unknown]
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus stenantha Lange [unknown]
- Narcissus portensis albidotepaloideus A.Fern., T.Leitão & C.Aguiar [unknown]
Description
Narcissus confusus (also called 'Confused Daffodil', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky outcrops. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and its leaves are small and narrow.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus confusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Narcissus confusus are yellow, trumpet-shaped and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus confusus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, rounded, gray-green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Narcissus confusus
Narcissus confusus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Narcissus confusus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus confusus?
Narcissus confusus
What are the common names of Narcissus confusus?
Confused Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus confusus?
It is found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and scrubland in the mountains of central and southern Spain
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,