Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(17): 183 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082194
Common Names
- Bidens angustissima
- Narrowleaf Beggarticks
- Narrowleaf Bur-Marigold
Description
Bidens angustissima (also called Narrowleaf beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist meadows, roadsides and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens angustissima 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, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens angustissima has yellow flowers with five petals each. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft. The seedlings are small with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens angustissima is a fast-growing annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown directly in the ground or in containers. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within a few weeks.
Where to Find Bidens angustissima
Bidens angustissima can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Bidens angustissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens angustissima?
Bidens angustissima
What is the common name of Bidens angustissima?
Narrow-leaved Beggar-ticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens angustissima?
Bidens angustissima is native to North America and is found in wet, disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
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,