Bidens cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
128287
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 59: 302 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127616
Common Names
- Cineraria
- Sticky Beggar Ticks
- Bur Marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Bidens lineata Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens lineata lineata [unknown]
- Bidens cinerea cinerea [unknown]
- Bidens cinerea tricuspidata Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens lineata tenuipes Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens cinereoides Sherff [unknown]
Description
Bidens cinerea (also called Bur Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist meadows and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens cinerea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens cinerea is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bidens cinerea is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and inconsistent.
Where to Find Bidens cinerea
Bidens cinerea is native to North America and can be found in moist areas, such as wetlands, meadows, and roadsides.
Bidens cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens cinerea?
Bidens cinerea
What is the common name of Bidens cinerea?
Cinereous beggarticks
Where is Bidens cinerea native to?
North and South America
What type of plant is Bidens cinerea?
Annual herb
What color are the flowers of Bidens cinerea?
Yellow
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-88610: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.