Narcissus tazzetta
Narcissus tazetta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (179 studies) · ★★★★☆
Narcissus tazetta, scientifically known as Narcissus tazetta, is a fragrant perennial bulb renowned for its clusters of small, white, or pinkish flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds in various healing applications.
Names
Common Names
- Bunch-Flowere Daffodil
- Bunch-flowered Daffodil
- Chinese sacred-lily
- bunchflower daffodil
- bunchflower narcissi
- daffodil
- polyanthus narcissus
- tazetta
- cream narcissus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hermione tazetta
- Narcissus aequilimba
- Jonquilla tazetta
- Narcissus aequilimbus
- Pancratium tazetta
- Narcissus tazetta subsp. eutazetta
- Narcissus linnaeanus
- Narcissus linnaeanus subsp. tazetta
- Inclintinas
- Juncos blancos hediondos
- Meado de burro
- Narciso amarillo
- Narciso coronado
- Narciso de Alger
- Narciso del campo amarillo
- Narciso de manojo
- Narciso de ramillete
- Narciso hediondo
- Narciso sobredorado
- Narciso temprano
- Varica de San José
- Varica de San Jose
German:
- Strauß-Narzisse
- Strauss-Narzisse
- Tazette
- Bukett-Narzisse
- Mehrblütige Narzisse
French:
- Narcisse à bouquet
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Narcissus tazettaSynonyms
- Jonquilla tazetta
- Narcissus tazetta subsp. eutazetta
- Hermione tazetta
- Pancratium tazetta
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 diverse geographical presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends to include Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found throughout Southwestern Europe in locations such as France and Portugal. Its distribution also covers the island of Corse within the same southwestern region. Additionally, the species can be located in the Baleares islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Narcissus tazetta, is a perennial herb characterized by its distinct morphology, where the most significant medicinal and structural component is the underground bulb. During its blooming season, the plant produces clusters of delicate flowers, often arranged in an umbel-like structure atop a leafless stem. Each individual flower typically features a small central cup surrounded by petal-like segments, creating a striking visual display. Above the ground, the aerial parts consist primarily of long, green, strap-shaped leaves that facilitate photosynthesis and support the plant's overall growth cycle.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Narcissus tazetta has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BENZYL ACETATE, EO, Flavonoid, GAL, GALANTHINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BENZYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GALANTHINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galantamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haemanthamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heptyl alcohol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hippeastrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Homolycorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BENZYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Flavonoid
- Environmental science and pollution research international
GAL
- Plant cell, tissue and organ culture
GALANTHINE
- Dr. Duke
Galantamine
- Plant cell, tissue and organ culture
Haemanthamine
- Dr. Duke
Heptyl alcohol
- Dr. Duke
Hippeastrine
- Dr. Duke
Homolycorine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Narcissus tazetta has 128 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allelopathic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analeptic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTNF | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Narcissus tazetta has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, breast cancer, glioblastoma, skin cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Narcissus tazetta lectin | Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulb extract | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic flower extract | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower extracts | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |