Angel's-tears
Narcissus triandrus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Angel's-tears, scientifically known as Narcissus triandrus, is a delicate perennial bulb native to East Asia. Renowned for its elegant, white trumpet-shaped blooms and subtle fragrance, this species holds significant value in traditional herbal medicine. It is frequently studied for its unique bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Angel'S-Tears
- Scientific synonyms
- Ganymedes Triandrus · Narcissus × Calathinus Var. Triandrus · 2 more
Names
Common Names
- Angel's-tears
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Narcissus sección Ganymedes
- Narcissus seccion Ganymedes
- Junquillo Blanco
- Candiles
German:
- Engelstränen-Narzisse
- Engelstränen-Narzisse
French:
- Narcisse triandre
- Narcisse à trois étamines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Narcissus triandrusSynonyms
- Ganymedes triandrus
- Narcissus × calathinus var. triandrus
- Illus triandrus
- Queltia triandra
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered within Asparagales and falls under the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving toward the southern regions, it is also found throughout Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of both France and Portugal. Finally, its range extends across the territory of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Narcissus triandrus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Journal of clinical medicine