Bidens steppia
(Steetz) Sherff
Nya-zongo
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Description
A herb. The leaves are large. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are smooth and with 2 bristles which are not hooked.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It often grows close to rivers.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Notes
There are about 200 Bidens species. Most are in North America.
Synonyms
Bidens ambacensis (Hiern) SherffBidens steppia var. ambacensis (Hiern) SherffBidens uhligii SherffCoreopsis ambacensis HiernCoreopsis injucunda SherffCoreopsis multiflora SherffCoreopsis steppia SteetzCoreopsus vulgaris Sherff
Also Known As
Canzoto, Pampilho
References (2)
- FAO, 1988, Traditional Food Plants, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 42. FAO Rome p 106
- Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 12
