Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersonensis
ID:
129637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. xii. n.° 19, 6 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128966



Common Names

  • Henderson's Bidens
  • Bidens Hendersonensis
  • Henderson Bidens


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Synonyms

  • Bidens hendersonensis hendersonensis [unknown]
  • Bidens hendersonensis subspathulata Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens hendersonensis (also called Henderson's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens hendersonensis is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens hendersonensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens hendersonensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bidens hendersonensis

Bidens hendersonensis is native to the southern United States, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Bidens hendersonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens hendersonensis?

Bidens hendersonensis

Where is Bidens hendersonensis found?

It is found in the southwestern United States.

What is the growth habit of Bidens hendersonensis?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-8992: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.