Status:
valid
Authors:
Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 24(1): 64 (1984) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004281
Common Names
- Bidens ghedoensis
- Ghedo's Bur-marigold
- Ghedo's Bidens
Description
Bidens ghedoensis (also called Ghedo Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean islands. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a hairy surface. The flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens ghedoensis is a fast-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also known for its ability to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens ghedoensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens ghedoensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bidens ghedoensis
Bidens ghedoensis is native to Ethiopia and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Bidens ghedoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens ghedoensis?
Bidens ghedoensis
What is the common name of Bidens ghedoensis?
Ghedo's beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens ghedoensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in the Americas.
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,