Status:
valid
Authors:
Bringel & T.B.Cavalc.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42(2): 308 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318221
Common Names
- Bellflower Bidens
- Bidens campanulata
- Bellflower Bidens
Description
Bidens campanulata (also called campanulate beggarticks, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens campanulata is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens campanulata is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Bidens campanulata
Bidens campanulata can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.
Bidens campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens campanulata?
Bidens campanulata
What are the common names of Bidens campanulata?
Campanula-like beggarticks, Campanula-like bur-marigold, and Campanula-like sticktights
What is the natural habitat of Bidens campanulata?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil
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,