Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ugandensis
ID:
82119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081448



Common Names

  • Bidens ugandensis
  • Uganda Bidens
  • Ugandan Bur-marigold


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Description

Bidens ugandensis (also called 'Ugandan Bidens', 'Ugandan Daisy', 'Ugandan Thistle' among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, greyish-green leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens ugandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat fever, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens ugandensis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens ugandensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Africa. It grows in a clump and has small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Bidens ugandensis

Bidens ugandensis is native to Uganda and can be found in the wild in the districts of Kampala, Wakiso, and Masaka.

Bidens ugandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens ugandensis?

Bidens ugandensis

What is the common name of Bidens ugandensis?

Uganda Bidens

What is the natural habitat of Bidens ugandensis?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed sites

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,

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