Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentoides
ID:
134666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20(7): 281 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133995



Common Names

  • Bidens Bidentoides
  • Two-Toothed Beggar-Ticks
  • Toothed Beggar-Ticks


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Synonyms

  • Coreopsis bidentoides Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Diodonta bidentoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Bidens mariana S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Bidens bidentoides mariana Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens bidentoides bidentoides [unknown]

Description

Bidens bidentoides (also called Spanish needles, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens bidentoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens bidentoides is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens bidentoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. They should be protected from frost and strong winds.

Where to Find Bidens bidentoides

Bidens bidentoides is found in wetland areas of North America.

Bidens bidentoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens bidentoides?

Bidens bidentoides

What is the common name of Bidens bidentoides?

Bidentate beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens bidentoides?

It is found in wet areas of North America

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