Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuticaulis
ID:
129084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 59: 301 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128413

Common Names

  • Sharp-bracted Bidens
  • Sharp-bracted Beggarticks
  • Sharp-bracted Bur-marigold

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Synonyms

  • Bidens ciliata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bidens paupercula Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens acuticaulis acuticaulis [unknown]
  • Bidens paupercula paupercula [unknown]

Description

Bidens acuticaulis (also called sharp-stemmed beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in wet, open areas at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens acuticaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens acuticaulis var. filirostris (P.Taylor) T.G.J.Rayner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens acuticaulis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens acuticaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Where to Find Bidens acuticaulis

Bidens acuticaulis is native to the eastern United States.

Bidens acuticaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens acuticaulis?

Bidens acuticaulis

What is the common name of Bidens acuticaulis?

Sharp-stemmed Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens acuticaulis?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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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