Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pugsleyi
ID:
705580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 6: 41 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704913

Common Names

  • Narcissus pugsleyi
  • Pugsley's daffodil
  • Pugsley's narcissus

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Description

Narcissus pugsleyi (also called Pugsley's Narcissus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen bulbous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus pugsleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Narcissus pugsleyi are yellow, with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus pugsleyi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. The divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained mix and kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Narcissus pugsleyi

Narcissus pugsleyi can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Narcissus pugsleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus pugsleyi?

Narcissus pugsleyi

What is the family of Narcissus pugsleyi?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Narcissus pugsleyi?

Pugsley's Daffodil

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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