Narcissus jonquilla
Narcissus jonquilla, commonly known as the Jonquil, is a charming perennial bulb celebrated for its fragrant, pale yellow blooms. While primarily valued in horticulture for its delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers, it holds a place in botanical history. This resilient species brings a touch of spring elegance to any garden landscape.
- Scientific name: Narcissus jonquilla
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae and the genus Narcissus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Narcissus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Germany. Its presence extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of France. Furthermore, the plant is commonly distributed across the Southwestern European territories of Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Narcissus jonquilla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galanthamine, 1,2-dihydrogalanthamine, lycorine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galanthamine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2-dihydrogalanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Narcissus jonquilla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AChE-Inhibitor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |