Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xaverii
ID:
698541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nava & Fern.Casado

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 31: 249 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697874

Common Names

  • Xaverii Narcissus
  • Xaverii Daffodil
  • Xaverii Narcissus

Searching for Narcissus xaverii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Narcissus xaverii (also called Xaver's Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and oppositely arranged. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus xaverii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Narcissus xaverii is a white trumpet-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

Searching for Narcissus xaverii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus xaverii is a perennial bulb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs in the spring or fall. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Narcissus xaverii

Narcissus xaverii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Narcissus xaverii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus xaverii?

Narcissus xaverii

What is the common name of Narcissus xaverii?

Xaver's daffodil

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus xaverii?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282083: Based on the initial data import
María de los Ángeles Fernández Casado (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casado' in the authors string.
Herminio Severiano Nava Fernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nava' in the authors string.