Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillebrandiana
ID:
66912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) O.Deg. ex Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 85(1): 6 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066241



Common Names

  • Hillebrand's Bidens
  • Bidens hillebrandiana
  • Hillebrand's Bur-marigold


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Description

Bidens hillebrandiana (also called Hillebrand's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, upright stem and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It prefers sunny, dry locations and grows in loamy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens hillebrandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens hillebrandiana sub. hillebrandiana
Bidens hillebrandiana sub. polycephala Nagata & Ganders

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens hillebrandiana has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens hillebrandiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Bidens hillebrandiana

Bidens hillebrandiana is native to Hawaii and can be found in dry, rocky soils, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Bidens hillebrandiana FAQ

What are the characteristics of Bidens hillebrandiana?

Bidens hillebrandiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.

What is the habitat of Bidens hillebrandiana?

Bidens hillebrandiana is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.

What is the flowering period of Bidens hillebrandiana?

Bidens hillebrandiana flowers from June to August.

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-23135: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.