Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sherff) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Prov. Jujuy 10: 419 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120709
Common Names
- Mandon's Bidens
- Toothed Bidens
- Toothed Beggarticks
Description
Bidens mandonii (also called Mandon's Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens mandonii is a plant native to Mexico and Central America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens mandonii has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens mandonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.
Where to Find Bidens mandonii
Bidens mandonii is native to South America and can be found in moist, open areas such as along streams and in wet meadows.
Bidens mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens mandonii?
Bidens mandonii
What is the common name of Bidens mandonii?
Mandon's Bur-Marigold
What is the natural habitat of Bidens mandonii?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods
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,