Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frondosa
ID:
76916

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 832 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076245



Common Names

  • Tickseed Sunflower
  • Beggar-ticks
  • Devil's Beggar-ticks


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Synonyms

  • Bidens melanocarpa Wiegand [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa stenodonta Fernald & H.St.John [unknown]
  • Bidens melanocarpa melanocarpa [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa pallida Wiegand [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa anomala Porter ex Fernald [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa caudata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens melanocarpa pallida Wiegand [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa frondosa [unknown]
  • Bidens frondosa frondosa [unknown]

Description

Bidens frondosa (also called Devil's Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow flower heads and grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens frondosa is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens frondosa has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens frondosa is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bidens frondosa

Bidens frondosa can be found in moist soils, often near water, in the eastern United States and Canada.

Bidens frondosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens frondosa?

Bidens frondosa

What is the common name of Bidens frondosa?

Devil's beggarticks

Where is Bidens frondosa found?

Bidens frondosa is found in 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