Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
18496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moris

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Sard. Elench. 1: 26.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017825



Common Names

  • Thick-leaved Bellium
  • Thick-leaved Daisy
  • Thick-leaved Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Bellium crassifolium crassifolium [unknown]
  • Belliopsis crassifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bellium crassifolium canescens Gennari [unknown]

Description

Bellium crassifolium (also called Thick-leaved Bellflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a thin stem and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bellium crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellium crassifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellium crassifolium is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Bellium crassifolium

Bellium crassifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bellium crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellium crassifolium?

Bellium crassifolium

What is the family of Bellium crassifolium?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Bellium crassifolium?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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