Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 76: 148 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012243
Common Names
- Kamerun Bidens
- Cameroon Bidens
- African Daisy
Description
Bidens kamerunensis (also called Cameroon beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves that are hairy and have a greyish-green color. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens kamerunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens kamerunensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens kamerunensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Bidens kamerunensis
Bidens kamerunensis is native to Central and West Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often on sandy soils.
Bidens kamerunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens kamerunensis?
Bidens kamerunensis
What type of plant is Bidens kamerunensis?
Bidens kamerunensis is an annual herb.
Where is Bidens kamerunensis found?
Bidens kamerunensis is found in Africa.
What are the uses of Bidens kamerunensis?
Bidens kamerunensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
What is the growth habit of Bidens kamerunensis?
Bidens kamerunensis is a low-growing, mat-forming plant.
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,