Status:
valid
Authors:
Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(1): 23 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074407
Common Names
- Balsana Bidens
- Beggarticks
- Bidens Balsana
Description
Bidens balsana (also called Balsam Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in wet, open areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens balsana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens balsana has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens balsana is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bidens balsana
Bidens balsana can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Bidens balsana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens balsana?
Bidens balsana
What is the natural habitat of Bidens balsana?
Bidens balsana is native to South America.
What are the common uses of Bidens balsana?
Bidens balsana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,