Status:
valid
Authors:
Haw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Misc. Nat. : 179 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697439
Common Names
- Narcissus nutans
- Drooping Daffodil
- Nodding Daffodil
Description
Narcissus nutans (also called Drooping Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a creeping rootstock and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus nutans has small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus nutans is a perennial bulbous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by offsets taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Narcissus nutans
Narcissus nutans can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Narcissus nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus nutans?
Narcissus nutans
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus nutans?
Narcissus nutans is found in alpine meadows in the Himalayas and Tibet.
What is the flowering period of Narcissus nutans?
Narcissus nutans flowers from July to August.
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,