Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1756
Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 14 (1756)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696927
Common Names
- Sweet Narcissus
- Sweet Daffodil
- Fragrant Narcissus
Description
Narcissus odorus (also called Sweet Narcissus, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has white, fragrant flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is also found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus odorus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments including fever, inflammation, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye for fabric and food, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus odorus has small, white, cup-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus odorus can be propagated from seed or bulb division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Bulbs should be divided in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Narcissus odorus
Narcissus odorus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in moist, shady areas in grasslands and forests.
Narcissus odorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus odorus?
Narcissus odorus
What are the common names of Narcissus odorus?
Sweet Narcissus, Sweet Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus odorus?
Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides
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,