Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 55 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009573
Common Names
- Round-leaved Daisy
- Round-leaved Bellis
- Round-leaved Lawn Daisy
Description
Bellis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with a single flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bellis rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bellis rotundifolia is a white to pink daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellis rotundifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in situ in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bellis rotundifolia
Bellis rotundifolia can be found in meadows, pastures, and open woods in Europe and North America.
Bellis rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellis rotundifolia?
Bellis rotundifolia
What is the common name of Bellis rotundifolia?
Round-leaved Daisy
What type of plant is Bellis rotundifolia?
Annual herb
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,