Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 276 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086076
Common Names
- Common Daisy
- English Daisy
- Lawn Daisy
Synonyms
- Bellis velutina Pomel [unknown]
- Bellidium pappulosum Bertol. [unknown]
- Bellium pappulosum Kunze [unknown]
Description
Bellis pappulosa (also called 'Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with white or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bellis pappulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, skin ailments, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bellis pappulosa is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellis pappulosa is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.
Where to Find Bellis pappulosa
Bellis pappulosa is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.
Bellis pappulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellis pappulosa?
Bellis pappulosa
What is the natural habitat of Bellis pappulosa?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
What are the uses of Bellis pappulosa?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,