Status:
valid
Authors:
Woronow
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
in Woronow & Schelk., Sched. Herb. Fl. Cauc. Fasc. 8: 70. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122313
Common Names
- Hyrcanian Daisy
- Hyrcanian Bellis
- Bellis Hyrcanica
Description
Bellis hyrcanica (also called Hyrcanian Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Iran. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bellis hyrcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellis hyrcanica has small daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellis hyrcanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.
Where to Find Bellis hyrcanica
Bellis hyrcanica is native to Iran and can be found in the Hyrcanian forests.
Bellis hyrcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellis hyrcanica?
Bellis hyrcanica
What is the natural habitat of Bellis hyrcanica?
Grassy slopes and meadows in North Africa
What is the flower color of Bellis hyrcanica?
White to pinkish-white
Species in the Bellis genus
Bellis prostrata,
Bellis annua,
Bellis rotundifolia,
Bellis caerulescens,
Bellis sylvestris,
Bellis sylvestris,
Bellis pusilla,
Bellis caerulescens,
Bellis margaritifolia,
Bellis perennis,
Bellis bernardi,
Bellis pappulosa,
Bellis azorica,
Bellis pappulosa,
Bellis cordifolia,
Bellis longifolia,
Bellis hyrcanica,
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,