Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
78900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 90: 395 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078229

Common Names

  • Somali Bur-Marigold
  • Somali Burweed
  • Tickseed Sunflower

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Description

Bidens somaliensis (also called Somali Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens somaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens somaliensis is yellow in color with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens somaliensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it every 2-3 months.

Where to Find Bidens somaliensis

Bidens somaliensis is native to Somalia and can be found in the regions of Awdal, Bakool, Banaadir, Bari, Galguduud, Gedo, Hiiraan, Jubbada Dhexe, Jubbada Hoose, Mudug, Nugaal, Sanaag, Shabeellaha Dhexe, Shabeellaha Hoose, Sool, and Togdheer.

Bidens somaliensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bidens somaliensis?

Bidens somaliensis is native to East Africa.

What is the growth habit of Bidens somaliensis?

Bidens somaliensis is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 m tall.

What is the flower color of Bidens somaliensis?

The flowers of Bidens somaliensis are yellow in color.

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,

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