Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chodat) A.A.Sáenz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74(2): 1245 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029936
Common Names
- Hassler's Bidens
- Hassler Bidens
- Hassler's Bur-marigold
Synonyms
- Bidens riedelii hassleriana Chodat [unknown]
Description
Bidens hassleriana (also called Hassler's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens hassleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens hassleriana has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens hassleriana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a warm, bright location with moist soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Bidens hassleriana
Bidens hassleriana can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Bidens hassleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens hassleriana?
Bidens hassleriana
What type of plant is Bidens hassleriana?
Herbaceous annual
Where does Bidens hassleriana grow?
It grows in dry meadows and pastures in Central and South 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
A.A. Sáenz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Sáenz' in the authors string.