Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campylotheca
ID:
80782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Flora 39: 359 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080111



Common Names

  • Campylotheca Bidens
  • Curved Bidens
  • Hooked Bidens


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Synonyms

  • Bidens campylotheca campylotheca [unknown]
  • Bidens campylotheca campylotheca [unknown]
  • Campylotheca grandiflora DC. [unknown]

Description

Bidens campylotheca (also called Slender Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in disturbed areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens campylotheca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens campylotheca sub. campylotheca
Bidens campylotheca sub. pentamera (Sherff) Ganders & Nagata
Bidens campylotheca sub. waihoiensis H.St.John

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens campylotheca is a small, yellow-white daisy-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens campylotheca can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Bidens campylotheca

Bidens campylotheca is native to North America and is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Bidens campylotheca FAQ

What are the common names of Bidens campylotheca?

Common names of Bidens campylotheca include curved-bract beggarticks, curved-bract beggar-ticks, and curved-bract beggar ticks.

What is the range of Bidens campylotheca?

Bidens campylotheca is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

What is the growth habit of Bidens campylotheca?

Bidens campylotheca is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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