Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whytei
ID:
79835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 76: 145 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079164



Common Names

  • Calathiana Terglouensis
  • Terglou Calathiana
  • Terglou Waterleaf


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Description

Bidens whytei (also called Whyte's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb with erect stems and a woody base. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in the Western Cape Province. It prefers open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens whytei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens whytei is a yellow disc floret, with a dark yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped seedling leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens whytei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to divide the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Bidens whytei

Bidens whytei is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Bidens whytei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens whytei?

Bidens whytei

What is the common name of Bidens whytei?

Whyte's Bidens

What is the family of Bidens whytei?

Asteraceae

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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