Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
60880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 89, pl. 11 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060209



Common Names

  • Exigua Bidens
  • Bidens Exigua
  • Exigua Daisy


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Description

Bidens exigua (also called Smallflower Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens exigua is an annual plant native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens exigua has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens exigua is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bidens exigua

Bidens exigua is native to the Caribbean, including in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.

Bidens exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens exigua?

Bidens exigua

What is the common name of Bidens exigua?

Small-flowered Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens exigua?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry grassland and scrub at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

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-17267: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.