Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
115166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 59: 309 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114495



Common Names

  • Bidens grantii
  • Grant's Beggarticks
  • California Beggarticks


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Synonyms

  • Bidens grantii dawei Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens onisciformis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens straminoides Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens kivuensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens grantii grantii [unknown]
  • Bidens kivuensis kivuensis [unknown]
  • Coreopsis giorgii Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis quarrei Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis grantii Oliv. [unknown]
  • Bidens grantii exaltata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens grantii scaettae Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens steppia humbertii Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens kivuensis armata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens grantii stapfii Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens snowdenii Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens grantii (also called Grant's beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It grows to heights of up to 2 feet and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens grantii is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens grantii has yellow flowers with four petals and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens grantii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and planting them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Bidens grantii

Bidens grantii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Bidens grantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens grantii?

Bidens grantii

What is the common name of Bidens grantii?

Grant's Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens grantii?

It is found in moist, shady areas, often in forests

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