Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holstii
ID:
129812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 76: 79 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129141



Common Names

  • Bidens Holstii
  • Holstii Bidens
  • Bidens


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Synonyms

  • Bidens rupestris Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens napierae Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens holstii holstii [unknown]
  • Bidens taitensis taitensis [unknown]
  • Coreopsis holstii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens nobilis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens holstii rupestris (Sherff) Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens taitensis aciculata Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens taitensis Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens holstii (also called 'Toothed Bidens', 'Toothed Beggarticks', 'Toothed Bur Marigold', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with toothed petals. It grows in moist places such as wet meadows, riverbanks, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens holstii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used as a natural mulch. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens holstii has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with linear leaves and a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens holstii is a fast-growing annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Bidens holstii

Bidens holstii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Bidens holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens holstii?

Bidens holstii

What type of plant is Bidens holstii?

Bidens holstii is an annual herb

Where is Bidens holstii found?

Bidens holstii is found in Tanzania

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