Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
44719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sherff) Melchert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(1): 25 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044048

Common Names

  • Bidens hintonii
  • Hinton's Bur-Marigold
  • Hinton's Beggar-Ticks

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Description

Bidens hintonii (also called Hinton's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a white underside. It grows in disturbed soils, at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens hintonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens hintonii is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette with a single stem and lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens hintonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Bidens hintonii

Bidens hintonii is native to Central America and can be found in moist meadows, damp woods, and along streams and rivers.

Bidens hintonii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Bidens hintonii?

Bidens hintonii prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What is the average height of Bidens hintonii?

Bidens hintonii typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Bidens hintonii?

Bidens hintonii typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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-14261: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Thomas E. Melchert (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melchert' in the authors string.