Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
61613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. vi. 168.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060942

Common Names

  • Bidens Schimperi
  • African Daisy
  • Tickseed Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Bidens buchingeri Sch.Bip. ex Asch. [deprecated]
  • Bidens schimperi schimperi [unknown]
  • Coreopsis exaristata exaristata [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi punctata (Sherff) Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens prolixus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi brachycera Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi greenwayi Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi leiocera Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi leptocera Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens schimperi pilosa Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis exaristata O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens punctata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens grantii stapfioides Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens acutiloba Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens schimperi (also called Schimper's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a short, upright stem with long, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens schimperi is a yellow, daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens schimperi is a perennial plant native to Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Bidens schimperi

Bidens schimperi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Bidens schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens schimperi?

Bidens schimperi

What is the common name of Bidens schimperi?

Bidens schimperi

Where is Bidens schimperi found?

Bidens schimperi is found in East Africa

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-17972: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.