Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baumii
ID:
67487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 59: 309 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066816



Common Names

  • Baum's Bidens
  • Bidens Baumii
  • Baum's Bidens


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Synonyms

  • Coreopsis scabrifolia Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis baumii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens somaliensis bukobensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens ruandensis Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens baumii (also called Baum's Bidens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and grows to a height of 2-4 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands in the Andean region of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens baumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bidens baumii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens baumii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bidens baumii

Bidens baumii can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Bidens baumii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens baumii?

Bidens baumii

What is the common name of Bidens baumii?

Baum's beggarticks

What is the family of Bidens baumii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Bidens baumii?

Mesic to dry prairies, savannas, and disturbed sites

What is the native range of Bidens baumii?

Eastern and central United States

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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