Status:
valid
Authors:
(Samp.) A.Fern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 40: 213 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697801
Common Names
- Willkomm's Narcissus
- Willkomm Narcissus
- Willkomm's Daffodil
Synonyms
- Narcissus jonquilloides willkommii Samp. [unknown]
- Narcissus jonquilla willkommii (Samp.) Zonn. [invalid]
Description
Narcissus willkommii (also called Willkomm's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean, and is found in meadows and pastures at altitudes of 1000-3000 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus willkommii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narcissus willkommii is a white, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus willkommii is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Narcissus willkommii
Narcissus willkommii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Narcissus willkommii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus willkommii?
Narcissus willkommii
What is the common name of Narcissus willkommii?
Willkomm's daffodil
Where can Narcissus willkommii be found?
Narcissus willkommii is found in the mountains of the western Mediterranean.
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,