Narcissus tazetta
Narcissus tazetta, commonly known as the Bunching Daffodil, is a fragrant perennial bulb celebrated for its clusters of small, star-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant traditional value in various cultures, where its unique botanical properties are explored for potential medicinal applications and aromatic uses.
- Scientific name: Narcissus tazetta
- 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 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 |
Chemicals
Narcissus tazetta has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GAL, flavonoid, galantamine, lectin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GAL | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galantamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Narcissus tazetta has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, breast cancer, glioblastoma, skin cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |