Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
1846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 287 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001175



Common Names

  • Bellis prostrata
  • Creeping Daisy
  • Prostrate Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Bellis radicans Coss. & Durieu ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]

Description

Bellis prostrata (also called Creeping Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bellis prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is known to attract bees and other beneficial insects, and can be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellis prostrata has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellis prostrata is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Bellis prostrata

Bellis prostrata is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Bellis prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellis prostrata?

Bellis prostrata

What is the common name of Bellis prostrata?

Prostrate Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Bellis prostrata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,