Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edentula
ID:
129731

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 26: 103. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129060



Common Names

  • Bidens edentula
  • Toothed Beggarticks
  • Toothed Bur Marigold


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Description

Bidens edentula (also called Toothless Bidens, among many other common names) is a small annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens edentula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens edentula is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens edentula is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Bidens edentula

Bidens edentula is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

Bidens edentula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens edentula?

Bidens edentula

What type of plant is Bidens edentula?

A perennial herb

Where is Bidens edentula native to?

North America

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-90006: Based on the initial data import
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.