Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
17969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cirillo

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Neapol. 2: 22, t. 4.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017298



Common Names

  • Bellis sylvestris
  • Wood Daisy
  • Wild Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Bellis longifolia Orph. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellis atlantica Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Bellis perennis sylvestris (Cirillo) Rouy [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris pappulosa Lange [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris cyrenaica Bég. [unknown]
  • Bellis hirta Host [unknown]
  • Bellidastrum michelii Planellas [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris major Alleiz. [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris atlantica (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris rotundifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Bellis sylvestris natalis-jesus Sennen & Mauricio [deprecated]
  • Bellis sylvestris maroccana Sennen [unknown]
  • Brachyscome sylvestris Klatt [unknown]
  • Doronicum bellidiastrum Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bellis sylvestris (also called Wood Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bellis sylvestris is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellis sylvestris is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellis sylvestris is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Bellis sylvestris

Bellis sylvestris is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in the wild in these regions.

Bellis sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellis sylvestris?

Bellis sylvestris

What is the common name of Bellis sylvestris?

Wood Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Bellis sylvestris?

Woodlands, meadows, and pastures

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,

References

Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184425-1: Based on the initial data import