Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifolia
ID:
117616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 90: 390 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116945

Common Names

  • Magnificent Bidens
  • Bidens Magnifolia
  • Large-Leaf Beggarticks

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Synonyms

  • Bidens magnifolia magnifolia [unknown]
  • Bidens lynesii Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens magnifolia versuta Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis ulugurica Gilli [unknown]
  • Coreopsis frondosa O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens phelloptera Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens dolosa Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens magnifolia (also called 'Largeleaf Beggarticks', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist to wet soils, such as in open woods, meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens magnifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens magnifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens magnifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Bidens magnifolia

Bidens magnifolia can be found in Central America, mainly in Costa Rica and Panama.

Bidens magnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens magnifolia?

Bidens magnifolia

What is the common name of Bidens magnifolia?

Large-leaved beggar-ticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens magnifolia?

Woodlands, meadows, and streambanks 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,

References