Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Fraga & Rosselló
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154(1): 67 (65-77; figs., map (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139154
Common Names
- Bellium Artrutxense
- Artutx Bellium
- Artutx Bell
Description
Bellium artrutxense (also called Artrutx Bellium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has an upright habit and its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins. It grows in meadows, grasslands and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Bellium artrutxense is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bellium artrutxense is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellium artrutxense is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Bellium artrutxense
Bellium artrutxense is found in the Balearic Islands of Spain.
Bellium artrutxense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellium artrutxense?
Bellium artrutxense
What type of plant is Bellium artrutxense?
Annual herb
Where is Bellium artrutxense found?
South America
Species in the Bellium genus
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
Pere Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fraga' in the authors string.