Status:
valid
Authors:
Curtis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 11: t. 379 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700340
Common Names
- Narcissus tenuior
- Slender Narcissus
- Tenuior Narcissus
Synonyms
- Autogenes tenuior (Curtis) Raf. [unknown]
- Helena gracilis (Sabine ex Lindl.) Haw. [unknown]
- Helena planicorona Haw. [unknown]
- Helena tenuior (Curtis) Haw. [unknown]
- Hermione gracilis M.Roem. [unknown]
- Hermione planicorona M.Roem. [unknown]
- Hermione tegulaeflora Salisb. [unknown]
- Hermione tenuior (Curtis) Haw. [unknown]
- Hermione tenuis (C.Agardh ex Schult. & Schult.f.) M.Roem. [unknown]
- Narcissus planicorona Spach [unknown]
- Narcissus uniflorus hort. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
- Narcissus tenuis Agardh ex Schult.f. [unknown]
- Narcissus gracilis Sabine [unknown]
- Narcissus angustifolius M.Roem. [illegitimate]
- Veniera tenuior (Curtis) Salisb. [unknown]
Description
Narcissus tenuior (also called 'Slender Daffodil', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and umbels of yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus tenuior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus tenuior has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus tenuior is a perennial plant that is native to Spain and Portugal. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Narcissus tenuior
Narcissus tenuior can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Narcissus tenuior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus tenuior?
Narcissus tenuior
What is the common name of Narcissus tenuior?
Slender daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus tenuior?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,