Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insolita
ID:
116863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 97: 607 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116192



Common Names

  • Stickseed
  • Sticky Beggar Ticks
  • Sticky Bur


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Description

Bidens insolita (also called 'Toothed beggarticks', 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 four petals. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens insolita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens insolita has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens insolita is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Bidens insolita

Bidens insolita is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, disturbed habitats such as ditches, roadsides, and fields.

Bidens insolita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens insolita?

Bidens insolita

What is the common name of Bidens insolita?

Unexpected beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens insolita?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-77600: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.