Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., xix. 35 (1907).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007449
Common Names
- Grass Bellida
- Bellida Graminea
- Grass-leaved Bellida
Synonyms
- Bellida major S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Bellida graminea (also called Grass Bellida, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bellida graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellida graminea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellida graminea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root system in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring, but germination is slow and unreliable.
Where to Find Bellida graminea
Bellida graminea can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Bellida graminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellida graminea?
Bellida graminea
What is the common name of Bellida graminea?
Grass Bellida
What is the natural habitat of Bellida graminea?
Bellida graminea is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Bellida genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,