Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kirungae
ID:
71712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Isawumi, El-Ghazaly & B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Grana 35(4): 222 (1996): (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071041



Common Names

  • Kirunga Baccharoides
  • Baccharoides kirungae
  • Baccharoides


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia kirungae R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Baccharoides kirungae (also called Kirunga Baccharoides, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist grasslands and is found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharoides kirungae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharoides kirungae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow anthers. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharoides kirungae is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Baccharoides kirungae

Baccharoides kirungae is native to East Africa and can be found in moist areas of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Baccharoides kirungae FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Baccharoides kirungae?

Baccharoides kirungae prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

How often should Baccharoides kirungae be watered?

Baccharoides kirungae should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

How can Baccharoides kirungae be propagated?

Baccharoides kirungae can be propagated by seed or division.

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-2783: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Gamal El-Ghazaly (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Ghazaly' in the authors string.