Narcissus
Narcissus, commonly known as daffodil, is a stunning genus of flowering plants celebrated for their bright, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond their ornamental beauty, various species hold significant historical importance in traditional medicine, utilized for their unique chemical properties to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Narcissus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 widespread presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is also established in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. Finally, its geographical range extends through the regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Chemicals
Narcissus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galanthamine, Galanthamine, lycorine, sanguinine, streptonigrin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galanthamine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Galanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| streptonigrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Narcissus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Narcissus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |