Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andrei
ID:
82582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 495 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081911



Common Names

  • Bidens andrei
  • Toothed Beggarticks
  • Sticky Beggarticks


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Description

Bidens andrei (also called Bidens, Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 60 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in moist soils, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens andrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens andrei is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens andrei can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers moist soil and full sun, but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Bidens andrei

Bidens andrei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Bidens andrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens andrei?

Bidens andrei

What type of plant is Bidens andrei?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Bidens andrei?

Dry, open areas

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-38445: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.