Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 886 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072578
Common Names
- Daisy
- English Daisy
- Lawn Daisy
Description
Bellis perennis (also called Common Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and grows in grassy areas and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bellis perennis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellis perennis has small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellis perennis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Bellis perennis
Bellis perennis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Bellis perennis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellis perennis?
Bellis perennis
What is the common name of Bellis perennis?
English Daisy
What is the growth habit of Bellis perennis?
It is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 15 cm.
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,