A Plant with Many Names and Uses
Bidens pilosa, also known as hitchhikers or black jack, is an annual herbaceous flowering plant in the daisy family.
This plant is native to South America, but it has spread around the world and is now found in temperate regions, tropical regions, and subtropical regions.
There are 230-240 known Bidens species. Bidens pilosa is a representative perennial herb that is globally distributed across temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions. This plant has small yellow and white flowers.
Bidens pilosa is an important traditional medicine in South Africa. It has been used by various cultural groups for a wide range of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and wounds. This plant is also traditionally used as a diuretic, a purgative, and a vermifuge.
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