Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
68510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(1): 250 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067839



Common Names

  • Baccharoides guineensis
  • Guinea Baccharoides
  • Guinea Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia firma Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Vernonia guineensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Baccharoides guineensis guineensis [unknown]
  • Vernonia rotundisquama S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vernonia chevalieri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Vernonia hierniana S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vernonia ulophylla O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cacalia guineensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cacalia firma Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Baccharoides guineensis (also called Guinea Baccharoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to West Africa and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharoides guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharoides guineensis var. cameroonica (C.D.Adams) Isawumi
Baccharoides guineensis var. procera (O.Hoffm.) Isawumi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharoides guineensis is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharoides guineensis is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Baccharoides guineensis

Baccharoides guineensis is native to West Africa and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and wetlands. It is most commonly found in the countries of Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Baccharoides guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharoides guineensis?

Baccharoides guineensis

What is the family of Baccharoides guineensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Baccharoides guineensis?

Grasslands

Species in the Baccharoides genus

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-24700: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.