Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goiana
ID:
61293

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36: 23, fig. 1 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060622

Common Names

  • Goiana Burweed
  • Goiana Beggarticks
  • Goiana Sticktight

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Description

Bidens goiana (also called Goiania Tickseed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens goiana is an edible plant with a high nutritional value. It is used in salads and as a vegetable in many dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens goiana has small yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens goiana is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bidens goiana

Bidens goiana can be found in the dry regions of Mexico.

Bidens goiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens goiana?

Bidens goiana

What are the common names of Bidens goiana?

Goiania Tickseed Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Bidens goiana?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-17670: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.