Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterodoxa
ID:
86245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald & H.St.John

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 23 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085574



Common Names

  • Bidens Heterodoxa
  • Toothed Beggarticks
  • Heterodox Beggarticks


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Description

Bidens heterodoxa (also called the heterodox beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with a few branches and a rosette of leaves at the base. The leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a white-hairy surface. The flowers are yellow and have a star-shaped shape. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens heterodoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an herbal remedy for treating digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens heterodoxa has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of finely divided, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens heterodoxa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Bidens heterodoxa

Bidens heterodoxa is native to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Bidens heterodoxa FAQ

What are the common names for Bidens heterodoxa?

Bidens heterodoxa is commonly known as Heterodox Beggarticks.

What is the natural habitat of Bidens heterodoxa?

Bidens heterodoxa is typically found in wet, disturbed areas in tropical regions.

What type of soil does Bidens heterodoxa prefer?

Bidens heterodoxa prefers moist, sandy soils.

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-41975: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.