Bidens beckiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beckiana
ID:
128392
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Br.) Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 16: 80 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127721
Common Names
- Beck's Bidens
- Beck Bidens
- Beck's Beggarticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bidens beckiana (also called 'Beck's Bur-marigold', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens beckiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens beckiana is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bidens beckiana is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Bidens beckiana
Bidens beckiana can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Bidens beckiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens beckiana?
Bidens beckiana
What is the natural habitat of Bidens beckiana?
It is found in moist forests of Central and South America
What are the uses of Bidens beckiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb
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-88716: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.