Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hesperidis
ID:
705480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 53: 6 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704813

Common Names

  • Hesperidis Narcissus
  • Evening Narcissus
  • Summer Narcissus

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Description

Narcissus hesperidis (also called Spanish Daffodil, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Spain and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers with yellow centres.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus hesperidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narcissus hesperidis has small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The small, black seeds are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus hesperidis is a bulbous plant that grows up to 0.5m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated from bulb offsets or seed. Bulb offsets should be planted in autumn or early spring in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedling mix.

Where to Find Narcissus hesperidis

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

Narcissus hesperidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus hesperidis?

Narcissus hesperidis

What type of plant is Narcissus hesperidis?

Flowering Plant

What is the common name of Narcissus hesperidis?

Western Daffodil

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,

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