Narcissus confusus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. confusus
• Narcissus genesii-lopezii
• Narcissus hispanicus subsp. radinganorum
• Narcissus portensis var. albidotepaloideus
• Narcissus hispanicus subsp. confusus
• Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. radinganorum
• Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. calcicarpetanus
• Narcissus longispathus var. genesii-lopezii
• Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. pugsleyanus
• Narcissus longispathus var. radinganorum
• Narcissus radinganorum
• Narcissus calcicarpetanus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is further categorized into the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Narcissus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specialized species with a very limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is centered primarily within Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the wild across the country of Spain. This narrow habitat suggests that the species may be endemic to certain Mediterranean environments. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific ecological conditions found in this particular region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Narcissus confusus is characterized by its specialized survival strategies, functioning primarily as a geophyte and a cryptophyte. As a geophyte, the plant relies on underground storage organs, such as bulbs, to endure unfavorable environmental conditions and seasonal changes, allowing it to remain dormant during periods of drought or extreme temperatures. This evolutionary adaptation ensures that the plant can rapidly regenerate and emerge when favorable growing conditions return. Simultaneously, its classification as a cryptophyte underscores its reliance on these protected, subterranean structures to shield its vital tissues from external stressors, ensuring long-term persistence within its ecological niche through cyclic periods of growth and dormancy.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Narcissus confusus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on external structures to maintain its vertical orientation. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other plants. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system and biological processes directly within the soil.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Narcissus confusus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GAL.

GAL

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)