Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29(2): 99, t. 60 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072642
Common Names
- Slenderleaf Beggarticks
- Slender-leaved Beggarticks
- Slender-leaved Bur-marigold
Synonyms
- Bidens lineariloba lineariloba [unknown]
- Bidens lineariloba deminuta Sherff [unknown]
Description
Bidens lineariloba (also called Linear-Leaved Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It is native to North America. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens lineariloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens lineariloba has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens lineariloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Bidens lineariloba
Bidens lineariloba can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.
Bidens lineariloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens lineariloba?
Bidens lineariloba
What are the common names of Bidens lineariloba?
Linear-lobed beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens lineariloba?
Mesic to dry forests, thickets, and prairies in the eastern United States
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,