Status:
valid
Authors:
Huter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Itin. Ital.) 3: n.° 27b (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060617
Common Names
- English Daisy
- Marguerite Daisy
- Lawn Daisy
Description
Bellis margaritifolia (also called Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white and yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bellis margaritifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its bright white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellis margaritifolia has white daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellis margaritifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bellis margaritifolia
Bellis margaritifolia can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Bellis margaritifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellis margaritifolia?
Bellis margaritifolia
What are the common names of Bellis margaritifolia?
Daisy, Marguerite Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Bellis margaritifolia?
Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides
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,