Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
watieri
ID:
698509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 12: 186 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697842

Common Names

  • Watier's Daffodil
  • Narcissus watieri
  • Watier's Narcissus

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Description

Narcissus watieri (also called Watier's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. Its flowers are tubular and range in color from yellow to white. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus watieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narcissus watieri has a bright yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus watieri is a low-growing, mat-forming species that prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division in spring is also possible.

Where to Find Narcissus watieri

Narcissus watieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Italy, and Spain.

Narcissus watieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus watieri?

Narcissus watieri

What is the family of Narcissus watieri?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus watieri?

Grassy meadows

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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