Bellis perennis
Margaritas
Bellis perennis, commonly known as the English daisy, is a resilient perennial herb cherished for its delicate white petals and yellow centers. Historically used in traditional herbalism, this versatile plant offers various therapeutic properties, ranging from soothing skin irritations to supporting digestive health through its nutrient-rich, edible leaves.
- Scientific name: Bellis perennis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Bellis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bellis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bellis perennis, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In Welsh, it is called Margréitchen, while in Chinese, it is known as 雛菊. In Polish, the common name is stokrotka pospola, and in Basque, it is called Basabitxilore. Additionally, in Scottish Gaelic, the plant is identified as Neòinean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Margréitchen | Wikidata |
| zh | 雛菊 | Wikidata |
| pl | stokrotka pospolita | Wikidata |
| eu | Basabitxilore | Wikidata |
| gd | Neòinean | Wikidata |
| es | Bellis perenniss | Wikidata |
| hu | százszorszép | Wikidata |
| pdc | Gensblumm | Wikidata |
| sw | Kibibimlima | Wikidata |
| sq | Luleshqerra | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely recognized across the northern regions of Europe. Its natural habitat includes the coastal landscapes of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. In mainland areas, it can be found thriving in Denmark and Finland. The species is also commonly distributed throughout Great Britain. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical range within Northern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the English daisy, is valued for its therapeutic properties which are primarily derived from its various morphological structures. The most distinctive feature of Bellis perennis is its composite flowers, which consist of white ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow tubular florets. In herbal medicine, the medicinal potency is often concentrated within the aerial parts, which encompass the entire portion of the plant growing above the soil, including the leaves and the flowering stems.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bellis perennis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside, apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucuronide, asterbatanoside D, bellidioside A, bellissaponin BS6.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asterbatanoside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bellidioside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bellissaponin BS6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bellis perennis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bellis perennis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone formation, diuretic, expectorant, metabolic syndrome, osteogenesis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone formation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |