Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sherff) D.J.N.Hind
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68(3): 506 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335951
Common Names
- Bidens Herzogii
- Herzogii Bidens
- Bidens Herzogii
Description
Bidens herzogii (also called 'Herzog's beggarticks', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a woody stem. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with serrated margins. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens herzogii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bidens herzogii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens herzogii is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Bidens herzogii
Bidens herzogii is native to Bolivia and can be found in the wild in the forests of Bolivia.
Bidens herzogii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens herzogii?
Bidens herzogii
What is the common name of Bidens herzogii?
Herzog's Bidens
What is the natural habitat of Bidens herzogii?
Mountain meadows
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,