Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald) G.H.Loos & al.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
G. H. Loos & al. in Florist. Rundbr. 37. 2004. 99 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130652
Common Names
- Anomalous Bidens
- Bidens Anomalus
- Bidens anomalus
Description
Bidens anomalus (also called Anomalous Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas. It is an annual plant and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens anomalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bidens anomalus are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens anomalus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Bidens anomalus
Bidens anomalus is native to North America and can be found in moist, open habitats such as meadows, marshes, and wet fields.
Bidens anomalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens anomalus?
Bidens anomalus
What is the common name of Bidens anomalus?
Anomalous Beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens anomalus?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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
Götz Heinrich Loos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Loos' in the authors string.