Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 285 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001371
Common Names
- Bellidioides Bellium
- Bellidioides Daisy
- Bellidioides Fleabane
Synonyms
- Bellis droserifolia Gouan [unknown]
- Bellium bellidioides Desf. [unknown]
- Bellium pumilum Salisb. [unknown]
- Bellium bellidioides bellidioides [unknown]
- Bellium bellioides G.Don [unknown]
- Bellium droserifolium Labill. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Belliopsis bellidiodes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bellium bellidioides (also called Daisy Bellium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has a branching habit. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate and its flowers are white and daisy-like. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bellium bellidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellium bellidioides has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellium bellidioides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is generally done by division of the root ball in early spring or by seed sowing in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bellium bellidioides
Bellium bellidioides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Bellium bellidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellium bellidioides?
Bellium bellidioides
What is the common name of Bellium bellidioides?
Bellidioides Bellium
What is the natural habitat of Bellium bellidioides?
Meadows of Europe
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