Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Fern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Anuário Soc. Brot. 39: 16 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703514
Common Names
- Narcissus hannibalis
- Hannibal's Narcissus
- Mediterranean Narcissus
Description
Narcissus hannibalis (also called Hannibal's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Spain and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus hannibalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and pain.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Narcissus hannibalis sub. hannibalis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus hannibalis has white or yellow 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 hannibalis is a bulbous perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Bulbs should be divided in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The planted bulbs should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Narcissus hannibalis
Narcissus hannibalis can be found in Spain and Portugal.
Narcissus hannibalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus hannibalis?
Narcissus hannibalis
What is the common name of Narcissus hannibalis?
Hannibal's daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus hannibalis?
Woodlands and meadows of the Iberian Peninsula
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,