Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesfinii
ID:
130403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 110(1): 79 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129732



Common Names

  • Bidens mesfinii
  • Mesfin's Bidens
  • Bidens


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Description

Bidens mesfinii (also called Mesfin's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, star-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, and is often found in dry meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens mesfinii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are used to make tea and the stems are used to make baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens mesfinii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens mesfinii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Bidens mesfinii

Bidens mesfinii can be found in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Bidens mesfinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens mesfinii?

Bidens mesfinii

What is the common name of Bidens mesfinii?

Mesfin's Bur-Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Bidens mesfinii?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-90661: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.