Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 22 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069521
Common Names
- Tickseed
- Beggar Ticks
- Bur Marigold
Description
Bidens cornuta (also called Spanish Needles, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is characterized by its yellow flower heads and its long, slender, pointed leaves. It is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens cornuta is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant and attracts butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens cornuta is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a yellow or light-brown color. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a light-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens cornuta is an annual herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Bidens cornuta
Bidens cornuta is native to the Americas and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in rainforests.
Bidens cornuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens cornuta?
Bidens cornuta
What is the common name of Bidens cornuta?
Horned beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens cornuta?
Meadows, fields, and disturbed areas
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,