Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.B.Moss) Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 24(1): 85 (1984): (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044217
Common Names
- Chipp's Bur-Marigold
- Chipp's Daisy
- Chipp's Ragwort
Description
Bidens chippii (also called Chipp's beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens chippii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens chippii has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens chippii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Bidens chippii
Bidens chippii is found in the Mediterranean region.
Bidens chippii FAQ
What type of plant is Bidens chippii?
Bidens chippii is an annual herb
What is the flowering period of Bidens chippii?
The flowering period of Bidens chippii is from August to October
What is the optimal soil type for Bidens chippii?
Bidens chippii prefers moist, well-drained soils
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,