Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 5: 92 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093230
Common Names
- Bidens eatonii
- Eaton's Bidens
- Bidens
Description
Bidens eatonii (also called Eaton's beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small yellow flower heads and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens eatonii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens eatonii has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. Seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens eatonii is an annual herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Bidens eatonii
Bidens eatonii is native to South America, from Argentina to Peru. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Bidens eatonii FAQ
What type of soil does Bidens eatonii prefer?
Bidens eatonii prefers sandy, well-drained soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Bidens eatonii?
Bidens eatonii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.
How much sunlight does Bidens eatonii need?
Bidens eatonii needs full sun to partial shade.
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,