Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
81831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 103 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081160



Common Names

  • Forbes' Bidens
  • Mexican Marigold
  • Mexican Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Bidens asymmetrica subocculta O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens forbesii (also called Forbes' beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western part of Mexico. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens forbesii is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its oil. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens forbesii sub. forbesii
Bidens forbesii sub. kahiliensis Ganders & Nagata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens forbesii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens forbesii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Bidens forbesii

Bidens forbesii is native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Jalisco.

Bidens forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens forbesii?

Bidens forbesii

What type of plant is Bidens forbesii?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant

Where is Bidens forbesii native to?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

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