Status:
valid
Authors:
Req.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 383 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095964
Common Names
- Bellium nivale
- Snow Daisy
- Snowy Daisy
Synonyms
- Bellium corsicum C.Simon [unknown]
Description
Bellium nivale (also called snowbells, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white, woolly flower heads with yellow centers and is found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Bellium nivale is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellium nivale has small white flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellium nivale is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring.
Where to Find Bellium nivale
Bellium nivale is native to Europe and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Bellium nivale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellium nivale?
Bellium nivale
What is the common name of Bellium nivale?
Snowy Bellium
What is the natural habitat of Bellium nivale?
Open grassland and scrubland
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,