Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 293 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119910
Common Names
- Bellidioides Stilpnogyne
- Bellidioides Daisy
- Bellidioides Sunray
Description
Stilpnogyne bellidioides (also called Stilpnogyne, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and thin, hairy leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stilpnogyne bellidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stilpnogyne bellidioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are black and oval in shape. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stilpnogyne bellidioides is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Stilpnogyne bellidioides
Stilpnogyne bellidioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Stilpnogyne bellidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stilpnogyne bellidioides?
Stilpnogyne bellidioides
What is the common name of Stilpnogyne bellidioides?
Daisy Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Stilpnogyne bellidioides?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Stilpnogyne 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,