Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aoraiensis
ID:
13441

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.L.Grant in Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 16: 90 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012770

Common Names

  • Bidens Aoraiensis
  • Aorai Bidens
  • Aorai Daisy

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Description

Bidens aoraiensis (also called the Aorai Bidens, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb. It is native to French Polynesia, where it is found in moist, disturbed habitats. It grows in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens aoraiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens aoraiensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens aoraiensis is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading the flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Bidens aoraiensis

Bidens aoraiensis is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Bidens aoraiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens aoraiensis?

Bidens aoraiensis

What is the common name of Bidens aoraiensis?

Aorai Bidens

Where is Bidens aoraiensis native to?

South America

Species in the Bidens genus

Bidens alba, Bidens molokaiensis, Bidens oligoflora, Bidens steppia, Bidens pseudalausensis, Bidens cosmoides, Bidens cernua, Bidens ghedoensis, Bidens discoidea, Bidens trichosperma, Bidens ekmanii, Bidens gracillima, Bidens urceolata, Bidens anthemoides, Bidens micrantha, Bidens blakei, Bidens laevis, Bidens oblonga, Bidens torta, Bidens odora, Bidens triplinervia, Bidens leucocephala, Bidens valida, Bidens mooreensis, Bidens deltoidea, Bidens andongensis, Bidens kamerunensis, Bidens saltillensis, Bidens gentryi, Bidens aoraiensis, Bidens mexicana, Bidens connata, Bidens ferulifolia, Bidens setigera, Bidens mathewsii, Bidens cynapiifolia, Bidens andicola, Bidens socorrensis, Bidens macrocarpa, Bidens prestinaria, Bidens bigelovii, Bidens colimana, Bidens parviflora, Bidens kamtschatica, Bidens collina, Bidens pringlei, Bidens barteri, Bidens negriana, Bidens fischeri, Bidens vincifolia,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-112354: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Martin Lawrence Grant (1907-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Grant' in the authors string.