Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jacetanus
ID:
703228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 5: 35 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702561

Common Names

  • Narcissus jacetanus
  • Jacetano Daffodil
  • Spanish Daffodil

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Description

Narcissus jacetanus (also called 'Jacetana Narcissus', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves, which are covered in small bumps. It is found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus jacetanus is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be grown in pots.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Narcissus jacetanus is a yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus jacetanus is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. It is best to plant the bulbs in the fall for spring blooms.

Where to Find Narcissus jacetanus

Narcissus jacetanus is found in the Iberian Peninsula.

Narcissus jacetanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus jacetanus?

Narcissus jacetanus

What is the common name of Narcissus jacetanus?

Jacetan Narcissus

Where is Narcissus jacetanus found?

Narcissus jacetanus is found in the mountains of New Guinea.

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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