Narcissus pseudonarcissus

yellow flower beauty

Today we are going to talk about a species of perennial plant that has both ornamental and medicinal use. Its about Narcissus pseudonarcissus. It is a species of bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Amarillidaceae family. They are not very tall, but they have very attractive aromatic leaves and flowers. It has been used throughout history for its medicinal properties and has been widely studied.

Therefore, we are going to dedicate this article to tell you all the characteristics, uses and care that the Narcissus pseudonarcissus.

Key features

Daffodil flower

It is a type of perennial plant that has a maximum height of about 50 centimeters. It has between two and four leaves with a linear shape. Although it only has one flower, They are usually white or yellow in color and have six petals. One of the reasons why this plant is used for decoration is because it is also aromatic.

Its flowering takes place in early spring. It can be found naturally throughout Europe. Its area of ​​distribution is most abundant in the center of the continent. However, it is also found in Spain. The areas where there are more and are usually counted quite frequently is in places with humid forests. And it is that this plant needs a high amount of environmental humidity to be able to survive in good conditions.

In natural ecosystems we can see that their habitat is preferably on siliceous substrates. It is part of some supra-forest pastures, heaths and prebezales. Most of this plant is found in humid environments such as the banks of streams. Other areas where specimens can also be found are in beech forests, improved forests and pine forests. Its protective borders are generated in low altitude areas.

Uses of Narcissus pseudonarcissus

decoration with daffodil

As we have mentioned before, this plant has special characteristics since it has a medicinal use. With its medicinal properties it is considered as a widely used plant with its emetic properties. He Narcissus pseudonarcissus It has been used since the Middle Ages and with its emetic properties have been used to induce vomiting and other actions.

One of its properties is that it helps common laxative. All those extended people who find it difficult to go to the bathroom can use infusions of Narcissus pseudonarcissus to relieve symptoms. Some experts point out that this plant can also be used to treat some diseases such as leukemia and tumors. These are the reasons why this plant has become a widely used species throughout history.

Caring for the Narcissus pseudonarcissus

narcissus pseudonarcissus flowers

It has not only a medicinal use, but also an ornamental use. This plant can be sown for the decoration of gardens and urban parks since it does not have a very demanding maintenance. There are other plants of the same group that have some greater demands when it comes to their care. To ensure that this plant can live in good condition You just have to guarantee a good soil, adequate watering and good lighting. We are going to analyze part by part what are the requirements and cares that the Narcissus pseudonarcissus.

Lighting and location

First of all is lighting. Unlike what happens with other plants, it needs quite moderate lighting. You do not need direct sun exposure as it could damage your tissues. The comfort zone of this species there are temperatures from 16 to 18 degrees, so it is easily achieved being in the shade or semi shade. The ideal is to place it in places with a lot of lighting but without direct sunlight. In these areas, the temperature does not usually increase too much, so it will not affect your tissues.

Irrigation and maintenance

Now we are going to analyze irrigation and maintenance. This plant has to be neglected frequently, especially in the growing season. In order to develop the leaves and flowers, it needs a large amount of water. However, we must take some aspects into account so that the irrigation will be correctly. One of the main aspects is that we have to moisten the surrounding soil and not the plant itself. This means that we cannot soak the leaves or flowers as is usually done when we water with watering cans.

We must be careful so that the roots can develop much more just by watering the surrounding soil. Nor can we completely soak the ground so that the roots do not drown. If we get to flood the ground we will cause irrigation water stagnates and roots begin to rot. For this, it is necessary to guarantee the plant a soil with good drainage. In this way, it is possible to remove excess moisture by filtration. It must also be taken into account that the accumulation of irrigation water can become a determining factor for the proliferation of pests and diseases. All these conditions are negative for the growth and development of the Narcissus pseudonarcissus.

Regarding maintenance, it is not a plant that needs a lot of fertilizer or too much care. You just have to take more into account its conservation in times of growth. It also does not require a very worked land and has a high fertility index. The only thing we have to guarantee is good drainage and a more or less fertile land.

Threats

narcissus pseudonarcissus

This plant is threatened in its natural state by certain human activities. And it is that the species have been collected in large quantities with an ornamental and commercial interest. There is also a great activity in the collection of bulbs, so they had an impact on this plant.

These events are more serious in smaller populations and at the limits of the range of this species. This is because in these areas the populations tend to be very localized and more isolated. In this way, they have less resilience to the different impacts that can occur on the ecosystem. Habitat degradation can also be a risk factor, especially in humid areas. These areas frequently suffer from severe droughts

I hope that with this information you can learn more about the Narcissus pseudonarcissus.


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