Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 234 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134691
Common Names
- Hildebrandt's Bur-Marigold
- Hildebrandt Bur-Marigold
- Bur-Marigold
Synonyms
- Bidens hildebrandtii hildebrandtii [unknown]
- Bidens incumbens incumbens [unknown]
- Bidens incumbens muthicola Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens hildebrandtii boranensis Lanza [unknown]
- Bidens lindblomii Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens incumbens Sherff [unknown]
Description
Bidens hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Bidens, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 10-20 cm, with small, yellow flowers. It is found in deserts, dry hillsides, and other arid environments.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens hildebrandtii is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens hildebrandtii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Bidens hildebrandtii
Bidens hildebrandtii is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Bidens hildebrandtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens hildebrandtii?
Bidens hildebrandtii
What type of plant is Bidens hildebrandtii?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Bidens hildebrandtii native to?
It is native to Central 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,