Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bellidiflora
ID:
95107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(3): 86 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094436



Common Names

  • Bellidiflora Pentachaeta
  • Pentachaeta Bellidiflora
  • Bellidiflora Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chaetopappa bellidiflora (Greene) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Pentachaeta exilis grayi Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Pentachaeta bellidiflora (also called Bellidiflora Pentachaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has small, linear leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentachaeta bellidiflora 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentachaeta bellidiflora has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentachaeta bellidiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps, divide them into smaller sections and replant them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pentachaeta bellidiflora

Pentachaeta bellidiflora is native to North America and can be found in open, wet meadows.

Pentachaeta bellidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentachaeta bellidiflora?

Pentachaeta bellidiflora

What is the common name of Pentachaeta bellidiflora?

Daisy Pentachaeta

What is the natural habitat of Pentachaeta bellidiflora?

Grasslands 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-50634: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.