Status:
valid
Authors:
Pugsley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 58: 61 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696795
Common Names
- Narcissus Portensis
- Portuguese Daffodil
- Portugal Narcissus
Description
Narcissus portensis (also called Porto Narcissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Portugal and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus portensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has attractive white flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Narcissus portensis has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with six petals. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus portensis 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 portensis
Narcissus portensis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Narcissus portensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus portensis?
Narcissus portensis
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus portensis?
Narcissus portensis is found in Mediterranean regions of Europe and North Africa.
What is the flowering period of Narcissus portensis?
Narcissus portensis typically flowers from late winter to early spring.
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,