Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutum
ID:
18014

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 286 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017343



Common Names

  • Bellium minutum
  • Small Bellium
  • Small Bellflower


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Synonyms

  • Bellium bellidioides d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Pectis minuta Schreb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Pectis minuta L. [unknown]
  • Belliopsis minuta Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bellium minutum (also called small bellflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North America. It has a branching stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are blue. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bellium minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellium minutum has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are short and have broad, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellium minutum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Bellium minutum

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

Bellium minutum FAQ

What type of plant is Bellium minutum?

Bellium minutum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Bellium minutum?

Bellium minutum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What is the scientific classification of Bellium minutum?

Bellium minutum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Bellium.

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