Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kilimandscharica
ID:
39062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 59: 309 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038391



Common Names

  • Bidens
  • Kilimandscharica
  • Kilimanjaro Bidens


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Synonyms

  • Bidens meruensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens crataegifolia Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens volkensii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens crataegifolia crataegifolia [unknown]
  • Bidens kilimandscharica kilimandscharica [unknown]
  • Coreopsis leptoglossa Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens ukambensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Coreopsis crataegifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis kilimandscharica O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens kilimandscharica retrorsa Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens crataegifolia burttii Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens kilimandscharica oxymera Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens robustior S.Moore [unknown]
  • Bidens cuspidata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens leptoglossa (Sherff) Lisowski [unknown]
  • Bidens insignis Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens kilimandscharica (also called Kilimanjaro Bidens, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens kilimandscharica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens kilimandscharica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens kilimandscharica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Cuttings can also be taken from the plant in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bidens kilimandscharica

Bidens kilimandscharica is native to the African continent, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Bidens kilimandscharica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens kilimandscharica?

Bidens kilimandscharica

What is the common name of Bidens kilimandscharica?

Kilimanjaro Bidens

What is the natural habitat of Bidens kilimandscharica?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137118: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.