Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.D.Adams) Isawumi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 46: 36 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050901
Common Names
- Bamenda Orbivestus
- Bamenda False Hawksbeard
- Bamenda Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Vernonia bamendae C.D.Adams [unknown]
Description
Orbivestus bamendae (also called Bamenda False Dandelion, False Dandelion, and Bamenda False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Africa. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Orbivestus bamendae is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orbivestus bamendae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orbivestus bamendae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.
Where to Find Orbivestus bamendae
Orbivestus bamendae can be found in moist, grassy areas in Cameroon.
Orbivestus bamendae FAQ
What are the common names of Orbivestus bamendae?
Bamenda Orbivestus
What is the natural habitat of Orbivestus bamendae?
Mountainous areas
What is the scientific classification of Orbivestus bamendae?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Orbivestus; Species: O. bamendae
What are the medicinal uses of Orbivestus bamendae?
None known
What is the optimal soil type for Orbivestus bamendae?
Well-drained, rocky soil
Species in the Orbivestus genus
Orbivestus unionus,
Orbivestus turbinata,
Orbivestus bamendae,
Orbivestus albocinerascens,
Orbivestus catumbensis,
Orbivestus blumeoides,
Orbivestus leopoldii,
Orbivestus unionis,
Orbivestus teitensis,
Orbivestus homilanthus,
Orbivestus cinerascens,
Orbivestus karaguensis,
Orbivestus undulatus,
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
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.