Status:
valid
Authors:
Jahand. & Maire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 16: 70 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696326
Common Names
- Narcissus marvieri
- Marvieri Narcissus
- Narcissus
Description
Narcissus marvieri (also called Marvieri, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial, native to Spain. It grows in grasslands, scrub and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus marvieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Narcissus marvieri are small, white and trumpet-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus marvieri is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Spain and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Narcissus marvieri
Narcissus marvieri is native to the Canary Islands.
Narcissus marvieri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus marvieri?
Narcissus marvieri is native to the Canary Islands.
What type of soil does Narcissus marvieri prefer?
Narcissus marvieri prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
How often should Narcissus marvieri be watered?
Narcissus marvieri should be watered regularly, but not too often.
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,