Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(1): 250 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067839
Common Names
- Baccharoides guineensis
- Guinea Baccharoides
- Guinea Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia firma Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
- Vernonia guineensis Benth. [unknown]
- Baccharoides guineensis guineensis [unknown]
- Vernonia rotundisquama S.Moore [unknown]
- Vernonia chevalieri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Vernonia hierniana S.Moore [unknown]
- Vernonia ulophylla O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Cacalia guineensis Kuntze [unknown]
- Cacalia firma Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Baccharoides guineensis (also called Guinea Baccharoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to West Africa and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharoides guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Baccharoides guineensis var. cameroonica (C.D.Adams) Isawumi
Baccharoides guineensis var. procera (O.Hoffm.) Isawumi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharoides guineensis is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharoides guineensis is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Baccharoides guineensis
Baccharoides guineensis is native to West Africa and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and wetlands. It is most commonly found in the countries of Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Baccharoides guineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharoides guineensis?
Baccharoides guineensis
What is the family of Baccharoides guineensis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Baccharoides guineensis?
Grasslands
Species in the Baccharoides 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,